Nursing Assistant — Patient Care & Precepting

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Nursing Assistant to join the inpatient care team in Portland, Oregon.

This entry-level role supports licensed staff, assists with basic patient care, and helps maintain a safe, comfortable environment for veterans receiving preventive, acute, sub-acute and chronic care. Candidates must meet basic requirements, with opportunities for advancement to higher grades as they gain experience and education.

Qualifications

• Eligibility based on basic requirements listed in VA standards.
• Education or training options may meet experience requirements.
• Grandfathering provision may apply for current VA employees.

Skills

Care planning assistance

Observation of patient status

Effective communication

Assisting with basic nursing care

Education

Six months general experience

Two years post-high school education related to NA

Occupation-related training course (less than 1 year)

Bachelor's degree in health care (optional)

Tools

Bladder scan

Continuous passive motion device

Blood glucose monitor

Specimen collection equipment

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Nursing Assistant to join the inpatient care team in Portland, Oregon.

This entry-level role supports licensed staff, assists with basic patient care, and helps maintain a safe, comfortable environment for veterans receiving preventive, acute, sub-acute and chronic care. Candidates must meet basic requirements, with opportunities for advancement to higher grades as they gain experience and education.