Telemetry Nursing Assistant – Surgical Care Team

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

VA San Diego Healthcare System is seeking Nursing Assistants at GS-3 to GS-5 levels. Positions involve assisting in patient care, performing routine clinical tasks, and supporting licensed nursing staff in a busy hospital setting.

Candidates must meet basic education/experience requirements per VA standards and demonstrate KSAs such as patient care, observation, and effective communication. Grandfathering provisions apply to current VHA employees.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide a range of patient/resident care and contribute to the nurse care plan.
• Ability to observe patients' physical or emotional status and refer deviations to supervisor.
• Ability to use basic diagnostic/treatment equipment (e.g., bladder scan, BP glucose meter).
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and health professionals.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff in delivering outpatient and inpatient care.
• Assist with patient assessments and care planning under supervision.
• Perform routine clinical tasks and monitor patient status as directed.

Education

Six months of general experience

One year of education above high school with relevant courses

Intensive occupation-related training course (less than one year)

Four-year bachelor’s degree with health care courses

Job description

VA San Diego Healthcare System is seeking Nursing Assistants at GS-3 to GS-5 levels. Positions involve assisting in patient care, performing routine clinical tasks, and supporting licensed nursing staff in a busy hospital setting.

Candidates must meet basic education/experience requirements per VA standards and demonstrate KSAs such as patient care, observation, and effective communication. Grandfathering provisions apply to current VHA employees.