Nursing Assistant — Overnight Patient Care, Full-Time

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Greater Los Angeles VA Health Care System seeks a dedicated Nursing Assistant (NA) for our unit in 5 South on a full-time basis. The NA provides basic to complex nursing care under supervision, supporting licensed nursing staff and the care team while learning to perform more advanced skills.

Qualified candidates typically meet VA basic requirements and GS-3 to GS-5 progression criteria, with education or experience in nursing care and strong English proficiency.

Qualifications

• United States Citizenship
• English Language Proficiency
• Six months of general experience or education or training
• One year of education above high school with courses related to nursing care
• 4-year course of study above high school leading to a bachelor's degree with health care courses (optional)

Responsibilities

• Monitor vital signs and assist with basic to intermediate nursing tasks as part of the care team
• Assist licensed staff and nursing team under supervision
• Prepare and set up equipment for procedures and tests
• Document observations and report changes to supervising staff
• Provide patient and family education as directed by licensed staff

Job description

Greater Los Angeles VA Health Care System seeks a dedicated Nursing Assistant (NA) for our unit in 5 South on a full-time basis. The NA provides basic to complex nursing care under supervision, supporting licensed nursing staff and the care team while learning to perform more advanced skills.

Qualified candidates typically meet VA basic requirements and GS-3 to GS-5 progression criteria, with education or experience in nursing care and strong English proficiency.