Nursing Assistant - Veteran Care, Night Shift

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Baltimore VA Medical Center seeks a Nursing Assistant to join the Nursing Services team within the VA Maryland Health Care System. This entry-to-full performance role supports inpatient and outpatient care for Veterans and provides supervised hands-on patient care.

Candidates must meet VA basic requirements, with options for different education/experience paths. This is a full-time on-site position with the potential for career progression in nursing care.

Qualifications

• Basic requirements include citizenship and applicable experience or education for Nursing Assistant (NA) positions.
• Proficiency in English is required for NA roles per VA guidelines.
• Grandfathering provisions apply to current VHA employees; full qualification standards apply to re-entry.

Responsibilities

• Learn to utilize glucose monitoring and basic nursing tasks.
• Assist in patient care under supervision, including observation and documentation.
• Participate in shift reports and contribute to nursing care plans.
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for patients and report hazards.
• Perform duties in line with the full-performance GS-5 expectations when applicable.

Education

2+ years education related to nursing care

Bachelor's degree in health care or related field

Job description

The Baltimore VA Medical Center seeks a Nursing Assistant to join the Nursing Services team within the VA Maryland Health Care System. This entry-to-full performance role supports inpatient and outpatient care for Veterans and provides supervised hands-on patient care.

Candidates must meet VA basic requirements, with options for different education/experience paths. This is a full-time on-site position with the potential for career progression in nursing care.