Nursing Assistant — Patient Care & Mentorship Role

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' Washington DC VA Medical Center seeks a Nursing Assistant to support patient care across inpatient, outpatient, and primary care services.

The position, located in Nursing Services, emphasizes teamwork, safety, and compassionate care under supervision. Candidates must meet VA qualification standards for GS-3/GS-5 levels, including education or experience prerequisites, English proficiency, and the ability to observe and report changes in patient

Qualifications

• Six months of general experience or equivalent education.
• English language proficiency in speaking and writing.
• Demonstrated KSAs for patient care and communication.

Responsibilities

• Learn to use glucose monitoring machine and document readings.
• Perform basic nursing tasks under supervision and follow care plans.
• Assist with patient care in inpatient and outpatient settings.

Skills

Communication skills

Observation skills

Glucose monitoring literacy

Education

Six months general experience

One year of education above high school in healthcare

Completion of NA training course or program

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' Washington DC VA Medical Center seeks a Nursing Assistant to support patient care across inpatient, outpatient, and primary care services.

The position, located in Nursing Services, emphasizes teamwork, safety, and compassionate care under supervision. Candidates must meet VA qualification standards for GS-3/GS-5 levels, including education or experience prerequisites, English proficiency, and the ability to observe and report changes in patient