Nursing Assistant - SCI and Rehab

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Federal health/vision/dental

Job summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration in Hampton, VA, seeks Nursing Assistants to provide care to patients/residents in the SCI and Rehab Department. The role supports the nurse care plan, observes patient status, and communicates with the care team. It also involves precepting new NAs and maintaining a safe, clean environment.

Shift schedule 1530-2400 with rotating holidays and weekends; competitive pay and full federal benefits apply. Two openings are available.

Qualifications

• Provide a range of patient/resident care and contribute to the nurse care plan.
• Observe patients/residents' status and refer deviations to supervisor promptly.
• Assist with basic life support and emergency response when needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients/residents in hospital, long-term care, or outpatient settings under RN/LVN/LPN supervision.
• Enter residents' condition information into the chart and maintain accurate documentation.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment and support treatment teams with equipment and supplies.

Skills

Patient care

Observation

Communication

Precepting/mentoring

Education

Nursing Assistant Certification

Tools

Bladder scan

Continuous passive motion device

Blood glucose monitor

Wandering System

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The incumbent will be provided opportunities to provide care to patients/residents withing the SCI and Rehab Department. This vacancy may be used to fill one or more openings.

Key Responsibilities

Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Duties Description for Nursing Assistants Ability to provide a range of patient/resident care and contribute to the completion of the nurse care plan and recovery of patients/residents. Ability to observe patients/residents' or resident's physical or emotional status and refer deviations and/or problems to supervisor in a timely manner.

Ability to properly use equipment, materials and supplies in simple diagnostic and treatment procedures such as bladder scan, continuous passive motion device, blood glucose monitoring machine, specimen collection, etc. Ability to communicate effectively with patients/residents, their families and other health professionals. Ability to communicate orally with patients/residents, families, interdisciplinary team and other personnel.

This includes serving as a preceptor to new [NAs] by assisting with the coordination of their orientation and overseeing/assessing their practical experience while in a clinical setting. Ability to recognize and react to emergent patient/resident care situations and intervene while waiting for assistance. For example, recognizing need for basic life support, controlling bleeding and assisting with behavior crisis, etc.

Ability to assist in the full range of nursing care to patients/residents with physical and/or behavioral problems in a hospital, long term care or outpatient setting under the direction of a Registered Nurse and/or Licensed Vocational Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse. Utilizes equipment to promote the veteran self-care, such as; lift equipment, Hydro sound Tubs, and Veteran/Resident Wandering System.

Verbally provides patient information to the treatment team for inclusion in the veteran and/or residents' plan of care. Enters information about the residents' condition in the chart, utilizing appropriate formats. Participates in maintaining a clean, safe environment for the patient/resident. Work Schedule: 1530-2400 Rotating holidays and weekends. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not approved.

Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not approved. Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade).

Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience. Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.

Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66.

Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 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 $36993 – $60399/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-29.

How many openings are available?

There are 2 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.