Nursing Assistant - Veteran Care & Patient Support

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Spring Valley (WV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nursing Assistant will support patient care delivery on 4 South at the Huntington VA Medical Center in West Virginia, under the Veterans Health Administration. They will help ensure the safety, comfort, and well-being of Veterans and perform other duties as assigned.

Applicants must meet VA qualification standards, with options including six months general experience or education/training in nursing care; English proficiency required; GS-3 to GS-5 progression possible.

Qualifications

• Two years of college with nursing-related courses (or higher)
• Four-year degree with 24 semester hours in health care or related field
• Experience or education meeting VA NA qualification standards

Responsibilities

• Support patient care delivery on the unit and ensure patient safety and comfort
• Assist nursing staff with basic nursing tasks as directed
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Skills

Nursing care knowledge

Communication with patients

Observation of patient status

Education

Two years of college with nursing-related courses

Four-year degree with 24 health-care credits

Job description

The Nursing Assistant will support patient care delivery on 4 South at the Huntington VA Medical Center in West Virginia, under the Veterans Health Administration. They will help ensure the safety, comfort, and well-being of Veterans and perform other duties as assigned.

Applicants must meet VA qualification standards, with options including six months general experience or education/training in nursing care; English proficiency required; GS-3 to GS-5 progression possible.