Patient Care Assistant — Nursing Support

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilkes Barre VA Healthcare System is recruiting a Nursing Support Assistant (NA) through an open continuous vacancy process. This announcement fills NAs as vacancies occur and may be referred as positions become available.

The first cut point is 8/18/26 with additional cuts every two weeks as needed. Candidates must meet basic requirements and KSAs for NA positions up to GS-5, with duties spanning outpatient and inpatient care in a VA setting.

Qualifications

• Six months of general experience or education above high school with related courses.
• Ability to provide patient/resident care and contribute to care plans.
• Ability to observe and refer deviations to supervisor.
• Ability to communicate with patients, families and health professionals.

Responsibilities

• Assist in nursing care for patients/residents under supervision.
• Observe patients and notify supervisors of changes in condition.
• Use basic diagnostic and care equipment as directed.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families and staff.

Skills

Patien t care

Therapeutic communication

Observation of status

Team collaboration

Education

Education above high school with health-related courses

Job description

Wilkes Barre VA Healthcare System is recruiting a Nursing Support Assistant (NA) through an open continuous vacancy process. This announcement fills NAs as vacancies occur and may be referred as positions become available.

The first cut point is 8/18/26 with additional cuts every two weeks as needed. Candidates must meet basic requirements and KSAs for NA positions up to GS-5, with duties spanning outpatient and inpatient care in a VA setting.