Nursing Assistant (Surgical-Float)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

San Antonio (TX)

On-site

USD 37,000 - 60,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in a perioperative environment.

You will perform routine nursing tasks, document vital signs, and assist with room turnover and procedure setup. The role requires active BLS certification and adherence to safety, infection control, and equipment handling standards, with a Monday–Friday schedule and occasional Saturdays in San

Qualifications

Transcript must be submitted with your application when basing qualifications on education.
Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be used to qualify for Federal employment.
Foreign education requires a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript.

Responsibilities

Performs a range of patient care procedures under RN/LPN direction in a perioperative setting.
Completes care assignments safely and timely and participates in unit quality improvement activities.
Maintains documentation (vital signs, intake/output, weights, glucose testing) per policy.

Job description

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Nursing Assistant performs a range of patient care procedures under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), and other members of the healthcare team in the care of patients with acute to chronic conditions. Care is provided in a perioperative setting.

Key Responsibilities

Duties include but are not limited to: Completes all care assignments in a safe and timely manner. Actively participates in unit level quality improvement activities and attends huddles, team meetings, and assigned committees. Completes applicable documentation per policy to include but not limited to: Intake/Output, daily weights, Vital Signs, pain score, hourly rounding, blood glucose testing with accurate comment for notification.

Uses the appropriate equipment to include but not limited to EKGs, SCDs, bladder scanner, lift equipment, glucometer to include maintenance of quality controls as applicable. Adheres to all reusable medical equipment (RME) standard operation procedures and participates in the equipment inventory process. Implements the appropriate interventions to prevent/reduce hospital acquired pressure ulcers and patient falls under the direction of the RN/LPN.

Performs nursing procedures within scope of practice and according to policies, standard procedures and competencies. May assist with surgical skin preparation to include hair clipping and holding limbs. Performs turnover of exam/procedure room, cleaning and sanitizing patient exam/procedure room as needed. Prepares exam/procedure room, assisting Providers and Nursing staff with room set-up for procedures according to training and competencies.

Assists Providers and Nurses in the care and treatment of Veterans. Participates in maintaining a clean, safe environment for the Veteran. Maintains BLS certification and demonstrates proper procedure in initiating CPR. Transports patients safely and professionally as assigned and uses hand-off communication tool as appropriate. Transports medication, supplies, equipment, blood and specimens and any other transport needs as directed.

Monitors patients according to levels of observation i.e., 1:1 veteran as well as veterans in a Functional Statement: Nursing Assistant GS-5. Close observation status in accordance with facility policies. Performs other tasks requested by the RN/LVN or primary care provider. Aids all levels of clinical and non-clinical staff when warranted and within level of competence and scope of practice as indicated within the unit specific competencies.

Recognizes and reports signs of physical and emotional abuse of patient, family and significant others. Removes defective equipment, reports hazards, observes safety regulations, contributes to infection control and utilizes proper aseptic technique in performance of duties. Follows policy (VHA, Facility, Unit level). May serve as a preceptor to GS-3 and GS-4 level NAs. Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm with occasional Saturdays. Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 54585-F, 54584-F, 54583-F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Requirements & Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. NOTE: If your school has changed names, or is no longer in existence, you must provide this information in your application. 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 $36619 – $59788/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-29.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.