Nursing Assistant
The Nursing Assistant role at Confidential Client involves providing comprehensive patient care under the supervision of nursing staff, including assisting patients with physical and behavioral needs in various healthcare settings. The position requires strong communication skills, ability to observe and report patient conditions, use of medical equipment, and readiness to respond to emergent situations, contributing to patient recovery and care plan execution.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Healthcare & Nursing.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
This full-time Nursing Assistant role supports patient care across clinical settings. Responsibilities include:
- Provide direct patient/resident care under the direction of licensed nursing staff.
- Assist with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, feeding, mobility, transfers).
- Observe and report changes in patients’ physical or emotional condition to supervisors in a timely manner.
- Use basic diagnostic/treatment equipment (e.g., bladder scan, continuous passive motion devices, glucometers) according to training.
- Contribute to the completion of nurse care plans and assist with patient recovery tasks.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary care teams.
- Support orientation and practical training of new Nursing Assistants when assigned as a preceptor.
- Recognize and respond to emergent situations (e.g., need for basic life support, controlling bleeding) while awaiting clinical assistance.
Qualifications
Candidates will be evaluated across entry (GS-3), developmental (GS-4), and full performance (GS-5) levels. Required qualifications include:
- Minimum: Six months of general experience demonstrating ability to learn the duties of a Nursing Assistant.
- OR: One year of education above high school with courses related to the NA occupation.
- OR: Completion of an intensive, occupation‑related training program of less than one year may meet GS-3 requirements.
- GS-4: One year of specialized experience as a Nursing Assistant or equivalent clinical experience.
- GS-5 (full performance): One year of progressively responsible experience equivalent to GS-4 OR a bachelor’s degree with 24 semester hours related to health care.
- Must demonstrate the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) listed below — address each KSA in your resume:
- Ability to assist in the full range of nursing care for patients/residents with physical and/or behavioral problems.
- Ability to observe and report patient status changes.
- Ability to properly use equipment, materials and supplies in simple diagnostic and treatment procedures.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and health professionals.
- Ability to serve as a preceptor and help coordinate orientation for new Nursing Assistants (where assigned).
- Ability to recognize and react to emergent patient care situations.
Important legal/eligibility notes:
- U.S. citizenship is required for this role; non-citizens may be appointed only in accordance with applicable policy and law.
- English language proficiency in spoken and written English is required.
- Candidates may qualify under grandfathering provisions where applicable.
Compensation & Employment Type
- Employment type: Full time
- Salary range: $37,350 - $60,982 per year (reported range; actual pay will depend on grade/qualifications and applicable policies)
- This salary range is provided from the source posting to comply with pay transparency where available.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
- Visual acuity (glasses permitted), keen hearing (hearing aids permitted), clear speech, and manual dexterity required.
- May require long periods of walking and standing (up to 8 hours), stooping, sitting, bending, pushing and pulling.
- Light lifting under 15 lbs; light carrying 15–44 lbs; patient transfers may be required.
- Potential exposure to infectious patients/materials — protective clothing may be required in isolation or invasive procedures.
- May occasionally be exposed to combative patients (e.g., delirium, dementia, psychiatric conditions).
- Must be able to work effectively in stressful situations and shift priorities based on patient needs.
Selection & Hiring Considerations
- The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected is in the range GS-3 to GS-5 and depends on experience, education, and demonstrated KSAs.
- Final hiring decisions are made by the Confidential Client; Careertakes facilitates the recruiting process.
- Candidates should ensure KSAs and relevant experience are addressed in the body of their resume or application materials.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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