Nursing Assistant - Spinal Cord Injury Care

California Nursing Students Association Incorporated; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Long Beach VA Healthcare System is recruiting Nursing Assistants (NA) at the General Schedule levels GS-3 to GS-5. The roles involve direct patient care for veterans, coordination with nursing staff, and adherence to safety and documentation standards.

Qualifications include completion of nursing-related education and demonstrated KSAs in patient care, communication, and professional conduct. Multiple shifts are possible, with no telework option, in a hospital/clinical setting in Long Beach,

Qualifications

• US citizenship as required for VA positions
• Six months of general experience may be considered
• Education or training meeting nursing assistant requirements
• Grade level progression from GS-3 to GS-5 with increasing responsibilities
• KSAs include patient care, observation, communication, and safety procedures

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to patients under RN/LPN supervision
• Record vital signs and report abnormalities promptly
• Observe patient condition changes and respond per protocol
• Document care activities accurately in patient records
• Assist with basic nursing procedures and patient comfort measures
• Maintain a safe, clean, and infection-controlled environment

Skills

Patient care

Clinical observation

Communication with team

English proficiency

Education

One year of college coursework related to nursing

Two years of college study in health care

Bachelor’s degree including health care courses

Job description

The Long Beach VA Healthcare System is recruiting Nursing Assistants (NA) at the General Schedule levels GS-3 to GS-5. The roles involve direct patient care for veterans, coordination with nursing staff, and adherence to safety and documentation standards.

Qualifications include completion of nursing-related education and demonstrated KSAs in patient care, communication, and professional conduct. Multiple shifts are possible, with no telework option, in a hospital/clinical setting in Long Beach,