Nursing Assistant - Patient Support Float Pool (Full/Part Time)

Veterans Health Administration; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas is recruiting Nursing Assistants for the Float Pool in Patient Support.

The role covers outpatient, inpatient, home, and community living settings, caring for patients with acute to chronic conditions and assisting with daily activities. Responsibilities include glucose monitoring, observations, hygiene, nutrition, and reporting to RNs, with emphasis on patient privacy and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Education recognized by the U.S. Department of Education for federal employment.
• Certificate/foreign qualification equivalency submission if education is foreign.

Responsibilities

• Care for patients with acute to chronic conditions in various care settings.
• Use glucose monitoring machines to collect and document readings.
• Maintain positive relationships with patients and families.
• Report patient observations to the RN and treatment team.
• Organize routine supplies and protect patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Work a variety of tours including 1100-2330.

Skills

Glucose monitoring

Patient care

Observation and documentation

Privacy and confidentiality

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center (VAMC) in Wichita, Kansas is currently recruiting for full-time and part-time Nursing Assistants in our Patient Support (Float Pool) department.

Key Responsibilities

The Nursing Assistant in the Float Pool (Patient Support Service) works in a variety of health care settings such as outpatient, inpatient, home, or community living care. The incumbent for this position is responsible for caring for patients/residents with acute to chronic conditions. Duties of the position include, but are not limited to: Utilizing glucose monitoring machines to collect and document readings.

Maintaining positive therapeutic relationships with patients, families, and/or significant others. Using observations skills for data collection, reporting, and recording patient/resident observations. Performing nursing care to meet patient needs such as hygiene, physical comfort, nutrition, elimination, activity, exercise, and rest. Engaging in group activities such as off-station trips, reality orientation, and other therapeutic groups.

Applying principles of proper body mechanics while caring for patients. Reporting patient observations to the RN and/or other members of the treatment team. Organizing and obtaining routine supplies and equipment. Safeguarding patient's right to privacy and protecting information of a confidential nature. Monitoring patients according to required policies and procedures. Work Schedule: Various Tours; 1100-2330 Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Requirements & Education

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.

For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $37821 – $61751/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-19.

How many openings are available?

There are 3 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.