Nursing Assistant- GEC
The Nursing Assistant at Confidential Client provides essential nursing care to patients with physical and behavioral health needs under the supervision of registered nurses. This role involves direct patient care, use of medical equipment, emergency response, and mentoring new nursing assistants, requiring strong communication skills and physical stamina. The position demands adaptability to stressful situations and the ability to work effectively in a clinical healthcare environment.
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Position Overview
Confidential Client is seeking a dependable Nursing Assistant (GEC) to provide direct patient and resident care under nursing supervision. This full-time role follows federal qualification standards (GS levels) and offers a competitive pay range. Candidates should be able to work in fast-paced clinical settings and meet physical and documentation requirements.
What You’ll Do
- Provide a range of direct patient/resident care (activities of daily living, mobility assistance, bathing, feeding, toileting).
- Contribute to and support the nurse care plan to promote patient recovery.
- Observe, document, and report changes in physical or emotional status to supervisors in a timely manner.
- Use basic diagnostic and treatment equipment (e.g., bladder scan, continuous passive motion device, blood glucose monitor, specimen collection).
- Assist with safe patient transfers and positioning; follow infection control and isolation procedures when required.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, nurses, and interdisciplinary team members.
- At higher (GS-5) assignments, act as a preceptor to orient and assess new Nursing Assistants.
Qualifications
- United States Citizenship (per federal policy).
- Proficiency in spoken and written English in accordance with applicable federal standards.
- One of the following to meet minimum qualification:
- Six months of general experience demonstrating ability to acquire NA skills; OR
- One year of education beyond high school with courses related to nursing assistant duties; OR
- Completion of an intensive, occupation-related training program of less than one year that prepares for NA work.
- For GS-4: One year of specialized NA or related medical experience (or education equivalent) and demonstrated KSAs.
- For GS-5: One year of progressively responsible experience equivalent to GS-4, or a relevant bachelor’s degree with 24 semester hours in healthcare-related coursework, plus demonstrated KSAs for full performance level.
KSAs / Competencies
- Ability to assist in a full range of nursing care under RN/LVN direction.
- Ability to observe patients’ physical and emotional condition and escalate concerns.
- Proper use of equipment, materials and supplies for simple diagnostic/treatment procedures.
- Effective interpersonal and therapeutic communication with patients, families, and healthcare team.
- Ability to respond to emergent situations (basic life support awareness, bleeding control, behavioral crisis support).
Preferred Experience
- Long-term care, rehabilitation, or hospice experience is preferred.
Physical & Work Environment Requirements
- Frequent walking and standing (8–12 hours), repeated bending, and physically demanding duties.
- Heavy lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling up to and over 45 pounds at times.
- Use of both hands/fingers, both legs; rapid mental and muscular coordination.
- Near and far vision requirements, depth perception, and color distinction.
- May be exposed to infectious patients/materials and combative patients; must follow PPE and safety protocols.
- Must be able to work effectively under stress and handle shifting priorities based on patient needs.
Compensation & Schedule
- Pay range: $46,909 - $60,982 per year (GS pay range reflected in source).
- Employment type: Full-time.
Notes
- This role follows federal qualification standards for Nursing Assistants (GS-3, GS-4, GS-5). Candidates will be evaluated against grade-level criteria and required KSAs.
- Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants during the hiring process.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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