Nursing Assistant - Patient Support Float Pool
The Nursing Assistant in the Patient Support Float Pool provides essential nursing care under close supervision across multiple hospital units including ED, ICU, and medical-surgical areas. This role supports licensed nursing staff by assisting with patient care, monitoring physical and emotional status, and responding to emergent situations, while also serving as a mentor to new nursing assistants.
About Careertakes
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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
Confidential Client is seeking a Nursing Assistant for a Patient Support Float Pool role. In this full-time position you will provide direct patient care across multiple inpatient and outpatient settings as assigned by the Float Pool (examples: 1:1 patient sitter, Emergency Department, ICU, Medical-Surgical). You will work under the direction of licensed nursing staff and participate as an active member of the care team.
- Provide basic and intermediate nursing support to patients/residents (bathing, dressing, feeding, mobility assistance).
- Monitor and report changes in patient physical and emotional status to licensed staff.
- Use common clinical equipment safely and as instructed (e.g., bladder scanner, continuous passive motion device, blood glucose monitor).
- Collect basic specimens and assist with simple diagnostic or treatment procedures per protocol.
- Perform therapeutic communication with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team.
- Follow care plans and assist in documenting care activities.
- Participate in orientation, may serve as a preceptor at higher grade levels.
- Respond appropriately to emergent situations until additional help arrives (e.g., basic life support, bleeding control).
Required Qualifications
The following requirements reflect the federal qualification standard from the source posting. Candidates must meet at least the basic criteria for the grade being filled (GS-3 to GS-5):
- United States Citizenship (non-citizens may be appointed only in limited circumstances per agency policy).
- English language proficiency in spoken and written English.
- Education/experience options for GS-3 (entry level): six months general experience OR one year post-high-school education related to the occupation OR completion of a short, occupation-related training program.
- For GS-4: one year of specialized experience as a nursing assistant or related medical field OR two years post-high-school education with coursework related to nursing/health care (transcripts may be required). Demonstrated KSAs for patient care and equipment use.
- For 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 (transcripts required). Demonstrated ability to assist with complex patient care needs and to precept others.
- Ability to perform the physical requirements typical for nursing assistants.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and clinical staff.
Applicants pending completion of required education/certification may be referred and tentatively selected but cannot be hired until all requirements are met.
Preferred Experience
- Previous hospital nurse aide experience.
- Float Pool experience or demonstrated flexibility working across multiple units (ED, ICU, MS, 1:1 sitter assignments).
- Experience with basic monitoring devices and simple diagnostic procedures.
Compensation & Benefits
- Annual pay range: $37,821 - $61,751 per year (confidential client pay band — actual offer will depend on grade and experience).
- Full-time employment with benefits consistent with the Confidential Client’s policies (medical, retirement, paid time off, and training opportunities). Exact benefits vary by employer and employee classification.
Employment Details & Legal Notices
- Employment Type: FULL_TIME
- Location: Wichita, KS (on-site). This listing uses Wichita, KS as the authoritative location.
- Security/background checks, credential verification, and/or drug screening may be required as conditions of hire.
- Confidential Client and Careertakes are committed to equal employment opportunity. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified applicants with disabilities during the application and hiring process; please request accommodations if needed.
- This role requires authorization to work in the United States. Where the Confidential Client is a federal employer, U.S. citizenship may be required per agency rules (as noted above).
How We Evaluate Candidates
Careertakes uses best-practice, third-party recruiting approaches to screen applicants, including resume review, skills/experience matching, and structured interview steps. Applicants may also be invited to complete job-relevant assessments. Final hiring decisions are made by the Confidential Client.
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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