Nursing Assistant, Step-Down Unit (Acute Care)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' New Mexico VA Health Care System in Albuquerque is seeking a Nursing Assistant for the Step Down Unit in Acute Care. The role involves direct patient care, monitoring glucose, observing patient changes, and documenting care and responses in the patient record.

Rotating shifts apply; this is a non-telework federal position with competitive benefits. Applications close on 2026-11-20 and relocation/PCS is not authorized.

Qualifications

• Duties include direct patient care and monitoring.
• Observes patient condition and documents changes.
• Uses standard procedures for care.
• Works with nursing staff during treatment planning.

Responsibilities

• Uses glucose monitoring to obtain readings and reports deviations.
• Provides direct care for veterans with acute to chronic conditions.
• Documents care and observations in care tools.
• Responds to subtle patient changes by contacting nursing staff.
• Administers tracheostomy care and suctioning as needed.
• Monitors intake and output and documents deviations.
• Performs nursing procedures within scope and policy.

Skills

Nursing care

Glucose monitoring

Observation & reporting

Documentation

Direct patient care

Team involvement

Tools

Glucose meter

Tracheostomy care equipment

Medical suction tools

Lifting equipment

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' New Mexico VA Health Care System in Albuquerque is seeking a Nursing Assistant for the Step Down Unit in Acute Care. The role involves direct patient care, monitoring glucose, observing patient changes, and documenting care and responses in the patient record.

Rotating shifts apply; this is a non-telework federal position with competitive benefits. Applications close on 2026-11-20 and relocation/PCS is not authorized.