Senior Nursing Assistant - Acute/Subacute Care Mentor

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Washington (District of Columbia); Sur place; USD 38 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a GS-5 Nursing Assistant to join the nursing care team in Washington, DC. You assist licensed staff in caring for patients across preventive, acute, sub-acute, chronic, and hospice settings and may mentor newer staff.

You must meet basic requirements, including citizenship and English proficiency, with options for education or experience in health care. The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and patient advocacy.

Qualifications

• Six months general experience or education related to NA.
• High interpersonal and communication abilities for patient care.
• Ability to assist in full range of nursing care under RN/LPN supervision.
• Precepting/mentoring of new Nursing Assistants is expected.
• Must meet VA qualification standards for healthcare roles.

Responsabilités

• Assist licensed nursing staff in patient care across preventive to hospice settings.
• Monitor patient conditions and report changes to the nursing team.
• Provide tracheostomy care, suctioning, and basic procedures as directed.
• Promote patient independence and advocate for necessary care.
• Observe safety protocols and infection control standards.

Connaissances

Communication

Teamwork

Mentorship

Observation skills

Patient advocacy

Formation

One year of education above high school with health-related courses

Bachelor's degree with health care courses

Description du poste

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a GS-5 Nursing Assistant to join the nursing care team in Washington, DC. You assist licensed staff in caring for patients across preventive, acute, sub-acute, chronic, and hospice settings and may mentor newer staff.

You must meet basic requirements, including citizenship and English proficiency, with options for education or experience in health care. The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and patient advocacy.