Veterans Mental Health Nursing Assistant

Voices for Voices; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Sioux Falls VA Health Care System is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support recovery-oriented inpatient mental health care for Veterans. You will work with a mission-driven team to ensure safety, dignity, and meaningful engagement.

This role requires English proficiency, basic nursing experience, and flexibility to work varied shifts. Training and supervision are provided as part of a structured VA program.

Qualifications

• English proficiency required for patient care and documentation.
• Experience or education in nursing care is acceptable at multiple levels.
• Ability to follow physician and RN instructions accurately.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on, recovery-focused support to Veterans in inpatient mental health.
• Collaborate with care team, observe changes, and report to RN.
• Assist with basic nursing tasks and patient safety measures.
• Support therapeutic activities and patient engagement.
• Assist with patient care planning and documentation as needed.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

Two years of college with nursing care courses

Four-year degree with health care courses

Job description

Sioux Falls VA Health Care System is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support recovery-oriented inpatient mental health care for Veterans. You will work with a mission-driven team to ensure safety, dignity, and meaningful engagement.

This role requires English proficiency, basic nursing experience, and flexibility to work varied shifts. Training and supervision are provided as part of a structured VA program.