Nursing Assistant-9CS

Nursing Assistant

Our mission : To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for those who have served in our nation's military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans.

Responsibilities : The patient population is dynamic and complex providing opportunities for nursing staff to experience a vast amount of diagnosis and hone assessment skills. Major duties include personal patient care including bathing, feeding, grooming, and mobilizing with demonstration of skills which reflect the needs of the older adult. Appropriate support duties include individualized patient care, proper implementation of policies and procedures, use of good body mechanics, and assists in application and operation of specialized functional equipment. Supports duties for treatment services, such as specimen collection. Provides veteran centric care according to the individualized care plan. Work schedule : Full-time on 1st shift / days, 0730-1600, with shift rotation and federal holiday and weekend rotation required also.

Requirements : 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. 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).

Qualifications : Basic requirements include United States citizenship, English language proficiency, and education or training. In addition to meeting the basic requirements, you must meet the following grade requirements : GS-3 level : None beyond the basic requirements. GS-4 level : Experience or education as described. GS-5 level : Experience or education as described. Knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) are required for each level.

Physical Requirements : Walking, bending, stooping, and lifting in the direct care of patients; some extended periods of sitting and / or standing.