VA Acute Care Nursing Assistant – Impactful Patient Care

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 32,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Nursing Assistant at the Boise Veterans Affairs Medical Center. The incumbent provides direct nursing support under RN guidance in acute care settings.

The role requires completion of relevant nursing care education or training, proficiency in English, and ability to work variable shifts. Training in clinical procedures is provided as needed.

Qualifications

• Six months of general experience or education or training may qualify for entry.
• Must be able to speak and write English proficiently.
• GS-3/GS-4/GS-5 progression requires KSAs and nursing competencies.
• Proficiency in basic nursing care tasks and patient interaction.

Responsibilities

• Assist in full range of nursing care for patients/residents under RN supervision.
• Contribute to the development and evaluation of patient treatment plans.
• Perform routine procedures like ECGs, glucose monitoring, venipuncture, catheterization as trained.
• Communicate with patients, families, and the health team and document care provided.

Skills

Therapeutic communication

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

Two years of college with nursing care courses

One year education above high school in NA

4-year degree with health care courses

Intensive occupation-related training <1 year

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Nursing Assistant at the Boise Veterans Affairs Medical Center. The incumbent provides direct nursing support under RN guidance in acute care settings.

The role requires completion of relevant nursing care education or training, proficiency in English, and ability to work variable shifts. Training in clinical procedures is provided as needed.