Nursing Assistant - Veteran Care & Mentoring (Part-Time)

Veterans Health Administration; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Part time

Job summary

The Washington, DC VA Medical Center, part of the Veterans Health Administration, seeks a Nursing Assistant across GS-3 to GS-5 levels. The role involves learning glucose monitoring, patient observation, and direct care under supervision.

You will participate in care planning and shift reports, supporting a therapeutic environment and patient well-being. Schedule is part-time, intermittent, Monday through Friday.

Qualifications

• Learn to operate glucose monitoring equipment and document readings.
• Develop observation skills for data collection and reporting.
• Maintain professional communication with patients, families and staff.
• Maintain accurate documentation of care and observations.
• Provide direct patient care and support to nursing staff.

Responsibilities

• Nursing Assistant GS-3: learn to use glucose monitoring machine and document readings.
• GS-4: build therapeutic relationships and document observations; assist in care planning.
• GS-5: serve as mentor to others; provide direct care for complex veterans; monitor patient changes; document care.

Skills

Glucose monitoring

Observation skills

Communication skills

Documentation

Patient care

Job description

The Washington, DC VA Medical Center, part of the Veterans Health Administration, seeks a Nursing Assistant across GS-3 to GS-5 levels. The role involves learning glucose monitoring, patient observation, and direct care under supervision.

You will participate in care planning and shift reports, supporting a therapeutic environment and patient well-being. Schedule is part-time, intermittent, Monday through Friday.