Spinal Cord Injury Nursing Assistant – Direct Patient Care

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Long Beach VA Healthcare System is seeking Nursing Assistants to support patient care for veterans within the Spinal Cord Injury program. Positions support direct patient care, vital signs, and documentation under supervision of registered nursing staff.

Applicants must meet VA qualification standards, including education above high school and relevant healthcare experience. Work involves varied shifts, patient monitoring, and collaboration with the healthcare team at the Long Beach campus.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required; VA policy governs non-citizen appointments.
• Six months general experience in a healthcare setting.
• English language proficiency for patient-care duties.
• GS-3 to GS-5 qualification progression embodiments.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care for veterans and assist licensed staff.
• Obtain vital signs and report abnormalities promptly.
• Document care, observations, and responses in patient records.
• Monitor intake and output and report deviations.
• Assist with Foley care and pressure injury prevention.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment and follow infection-control practices.

Skills

Patient observation

Interpersonal communication

Adaptability

Education

1 year above high school with nursing-related courses

2 years above high school in health care

Bachelor's degree with health care courses

Job description

Long Beach VA Healthcare System is seeking Nursing Assistants to support patient care for veterans within the Spinal Cord Injury program. Positions support direct patient care, vital signs, and documentation under supervision of registered nursing staff.

Applicants must meet VA qualification standards, including education above high school and relevant healthcare experience. Work involves varied shifts, patient monitoring, and collaboration with the healthcare team at the Long Beach campus.