Veteran Care Nursing Assistant – Compassionate Support

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Nursing Assistant to support veteran care in Milwaukee. You will assist in basic nursing tasks, monitor patient conditions, and collaborate with a care team to implement the nurse care plan.

The role requires basic English proficiency and U.S. citizenship, with education or experience as described in the Qualifications sections. On-site work with potential for career progression GS-3 to GS-5.

Qualifications

• Six months of general experience or education related to nursing care.
• Full year of education above high school with nursing-related courses.
• Transcript or certification required for qualification.
• Knowledge of nursing care and patient safety basics.

Responsibilities

• Provide a range of patient/resident care and contribute to nurse care plans.
• Observe patients and report changes to supervisor promptly.
• Use basic diagnostic and treatment equipment correctly.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and health professionals.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient communication

Observation of patient status

Medical equipment use

Education

Six months general experience

Two years college with nursing-related courses

Specialized training <1 year (NA)

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Nursing Assistant to support veteran care in Milwaukee. You will assist in basic nursing tasks, monitor patient conditions, and collaborate with a care team to implement the nurse care plan.

The role requires basic English proficiency and U.S. citizenship, with education or experience as described in the Qualifications sections. On-site work with potential for career progression GS-3 to GS-5.