Nursing Assistant - Acute Care - Temporary
The Nursing Assistant role at Confidential Client involves providing direct patient care under the supervision of licensed nursing staff in acute, sub-acute, or chronic care settings. Responsibilities include assisting with nursing care plans, monitoring patient physical and emotional status, using medical equipment for diagnostic and treatment procedures, and serving as a mentor to new nursing assistants. This position requires strong communication skills, the ability to respond to emergent situations, and collaboration within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
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Position summary
Confidential Client is seeking a Temporary Nursing Assistant (acute care) to join their care team in West Palm Beach, FL. This is a full-time, temporary position with selection possible at GS-3 through GS-5 depending on experience and qualifications.
What You’ll Do
- Provide direct patient care in an acute-care/hospital environment under RN or licensed nurse direction.
- Assist with the implementation of the nurse care plan and support patient recovery.
- Take and record vital signs, assist with ADLs (activities of daily living), positioning, mobility and transfers.
- Perform basic diagnostic/treatment support such as specimen collection, blood glucose checks, bladder scans, and use of common clinical devices.
- Observe patients’ physical and emotional status; escalate deviations or concerns to supervising staff promptly.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families and the interdisciplinary care team.
- At higher grades (GS-5), act as a preceptor/mentor for new Nursing Assistants and assist with orientation and skill assessments.
- Follow infection control, safety, and occupational health policies.
What We’re Looking For — Minimum Qualifications
- United States citizenship required; non-citizen appointment only when recruiting qualified citizens is not possible per policy.
- Proficiency in spoken and written English.
- Ability to meet physical requirements and occupational health policies for patient-facing clinical roles.
- Experience/education options to meet grade determination:
- GS-3 (Entry): Six months general experience demonstrating ability to learn NA duties; OR one year of post–high-school education with relevant courses; OR completion of an intensive occupation-related training program of less than one year.
- GS-4 (Intermediate): One year of specialized NA experience or equivalent medical experience (e.g., LPN, health technician, hospital corpsman); OR two years post–high-school education with relevant coursework; plus demonstrated KSAs (patient care, observation, equipment use, therapeutic communication).
- GS-5 (Full performance): One year of progressively responsible experience equivalent to GS-4; OR bachelor’s degree with 24 semester hours in healthcare-related coursework; plus demonstrated professional KSAs and ability to precept others.
Preferred
- Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.
- Prior direct patient care in acute care or hospital settings.
Pay & Employment Details
- Pay range: $37,148 - $60,652 per year (range provided by client).
- Employment type: Full-time, Temporary.
- Location: West Palm Beach, FL (on-site).
Additional Notes
- The actual grade (GS-3 to GS-5) and salary offer will depend on the candidate’s qualifications and the confidential client’s selection criteria.
- Applicants pending completion of education or licensure may be tentatively referred but cannot be hired until all requirements are met.
- Physical requirements and employee occupational health policies apply.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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