Nursing Assistant

PLEASE READ THE COMPLETE ANNOUNCEMENT TO ENSURE YOU UNDERSTAND THE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS AND SUBMIT A COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKET. The Bruce W. Carter Department of VAMC is looking for multiple Nursing Assistants (NA) in various specialty areas and shifts. The incumbent functions as a member of the nursing care team. This role supports licensed nursing staff by promptly identifying and reporting safety concerns while maintaining Veteran-centered customer service standards.

Applicant's note: This announcement is being used to fill various specialty areas. You must choose which specialty areas you want to be considered for. You may select Inpatient (day shift with rotating weekends/holidays), Medical/Surgery (day or night shifts with rotating weekends/holidays) and/or Mental Health (day shift- Monday-Friday). You may select one or multiple areas. But, you must select at least one when you apply. You will be considered for the specialty areas you select when you apply. Applicants may also be considered for any additional specialty area & other vacancies not listed above that become available in the next 90 days. The Nursing Assistant may perform these duties in a variety of health care settings such as outpatient, inpatient, home or community living care, acute, sub-acute. The NA will care for patients/residents with acute to chronic conditions. Primary duties and responsibilities for all NAs include, but are not limited to: Utilizing glucose monitoring machine to receive glucose readings for Veterans refers deviation to appropriate health care staff. Providing direct care for complex Veterans. Monitoring and documenting patient intake and output reports deviations timely and accurately. Performing nursing procedures in accordance to policies and standard procedure to care for the Veterans. This includes but is not limited to enemas, catheterization, colostomy care, skin care simple dressing, application of braces and prosthetic devices. Working on small group activities with Veterans/residents according to the patient's treatment plan. Removing defective equipment, reporting hazards, observing safety regulations, contributing to infection control and utilizing proper aseptic technique in performance of duties. Serving as the unit safe patient handling liaison. Work Schedule: This announcement is being used to fill various work schedules. You must choose which work schedule you want to be considered for. You may select day shift (hours between 7:30 am - 8 pm) or night shift (hours between 7:30 pm - 8 am). You may select one or more than one work schedule. But, you must select at least one when you apply. You will be considered for the work schedules you select when you apply. Note: Work schedules are determined and approved by the supervisor. The incumbent may be required to work various shifts on a permanent or temporary basis based on facility/patient care needs). Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: Grade 3 :31775F Grade 4: 31776F Grade 5: 31777F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.