Nursing Assistant

The Cheyenne VA Medical Center is seeking one (1) Nursing Assistant to provide basic care to patients with acute or chronic conditions in diverse settings. Responsibilities include assisting nursing staff, monitoring patient needs, supporting daily living activities, and ensuring a safe, supportive environment for Veterans.

Other duties may include but are not limited to: Provides direct care to disabled Veterans residing in the CLC. Maintains required unit competencies to ensure safety and high-quality resident care. Supports a resident-centered care model and helps maintain a home-like environment. Performs restorative nursing care to promote residents' highest functional level, including provider-ordered programs such as walk-to-dine. Participates in recreation therapy activities to support socialization, engagement, and physical activity through planned events and outings. Performs other duties as assigned, commensurate with grade level. Work Schedule: Full time Day Shift 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM with rotating weekends and holidays Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: GS-3 442-56057-A, GS-4 442-56058-A, GS-5 442-56059-A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this 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. 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.