Nursing Assistant - Spinal Cord Injury Care

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair (Long Beach VA Healthcare System) seeks Nursing Assistants (NA) for the Spinal Cord Injury unit. Two vacancies, GS-3 to GS-5 levels, with progression in responsibilities as experience grows.

Candidates should have required education and meet basic requirements for VA Nursing Assistant roles. Applicants must demonstrate citizenship, English proficiency, and the ability to perform essential nursing tasks.

Qualifications

• Six months of general experience or equivalent in a medical setting.
• Completion of one year above high school with nursing-related coursework, or a qualifying occupation-related course of study less than one year meeting experience requirements.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English for patient-care roles.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed nursing staff in caring for patients.
• Provide basic nursing care and contribute to the nurse care plan.
• Serve as a preceptor or mentor to new Nursing Assistants and support orientation and practical experience.

Skills

General experience

English proficiency

Observation

Communication

Education

HS diploma with nursing-related coursework

2 years of college courses related to nursing care

4-year degree with health-related courses

Tools

Bladder scan

Blood glucose monitoring

Medical equipment handling

Job description

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair (Long Beach VA Healthcare System) seeks Nursing Assistants (NA) for the Spinal Cord Injury unit. Two vacancies, GS-3 to GS-5 levels, with progression in responsibilities as experience grows.

Candidates should have required education and meet basic requirements for VA Nursing Assistant roles. Applicants must demonstrate citizenship, English proficiency, and the ability to perform essential nursing tasks.