Nursing Assistant - Patient Care & Development

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Shorewood Hills (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Department of Veterans Affairs in Wisconsin seeks a Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care under supervision in Primary Care Clinics, using in-person and VA Video Connect tools to interview patients and document intake.

Applicants must meet English language, citizenship, and education/experience requirements for GS-3 to GS-5 levels, with grandfathering provisions for eligible VA employees. The role emphasizes supervised practice and VA policy adherence.

Qualifications

• Experience must demonstrate ability to acquire knowledge and skills to perform the NA work.
• Education options include 2 years above high school with healthcare-related courses, or an intensive occupation-related program.
• GS-05 requires 1 year of progressively responsible experience or a 4-year degree with relevant healthcare coursework.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under supervision in Primary Care Clinics.
• Interviews and documents intake data using face-to-face, telephonic, or VA Video Connect technologies.
• Adhere to VA policies and professional standards.

Skills

Therapeutic communication

Observation of patient status

Basic nursing care

Ability to use clinical equipment

Education

6 months general experience

2 years education above high school (nursing/healthcare)

4-year bachelor’s degree with healthcare courses (GS-05)

Job description

The US Department of Veterans Affairs in Wisconsin seeks a Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care under supervision in Primary Care Clinics, using in-person and VA Video Connect tools to interview patients and document intake.

Applicants must meet English language, citizenship, and education/experience requirements for GS-3 to GS-5 levels, with grandfathering provisions for eligible VA employees. The role emphasizes supervised practice and VA policy adherence.