Nursing Assistant- Hospitality/Orderly
The Nursing Assistant role at Confidential Client involves providing direct patient care under the supervision of nursing staff, assisting with physical and behavioral health needs in hospital, long-term care, or outpatient settings. Responsibilities include monitoring patient status, using medical equipment for diagnostic and treatment procedures, communicating effectively with patients and healthcare teams, and supporting new staff through precepting. The position requires physical stamina and adherence to safe patient handling protocols.
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Overview
Careertakes is assisting a Confidential Client in Healthcare & Nursing to recruit qualified Nursing Assistants (Hospitality/Orderly). This role supports patient care functions in a clinical setting and may be hired at entry (GS-03), intermediate (GS-04), or full-performance (GS-05) grades depending on experience and qualifications. The position is full-time.
What You’ll Do
- Provide direct patient/resident care consistent with validated competencies and under the direction of licensed nursing staff.
- Assist with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, toileting, feeding) and mobility support using safe patient handling techniques.
- Monitor and report changes in patients’ physical and emotional status to supervisors in a timely manner.
- Perform basic clinical tasks and use equipment such as bladder scanners, continuous passive motion devices, and blood glucose monitors per training and facility protocols.
- Collect routine specimens and assist with simple diagnostic or treatment procedures as directed.
- Support nursing care plans and contribute to patient recovery through therapeutic communication and compassionate care.
- Recognize and respond to emergent situations (e.g., basic life support, bleeding control, behavioral crises) while awaiting additional assistance.
- At higher grades, serve as a preceptor to new Nursing Assistants, assisting with orientation and assessing practical experience.
Qualifications
Minimum requirements (applicants must meet one of the following options):
- U.S. Citizenship and proficiency in spoken and written English.
- Six months of general work experience demonstrating ability to acquire skills to perform NA duties; 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 that prepares the candidate for NA duties.
Grade-specific guidance:
- GS-03 (Entry Level): Meets basic requirements; closely supervised on entry-level assignments.
- GS-04: One year of specialized experience as an NA or related medical support role (e.g., LPN, health technician, corpsman), or 2 years of post‑high‑school education with relevant coursework; demonstrated KSAs (below).
- GS-05 (Full Performance): One year of progressively responsible experience equivalent to GS-04 or a bachelor’s degree with 24 semester hours related to health care and professional KSAs.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
- Ability to provide a range of patient/resident care and contribute to completion of the nurse care plan.
- Ability to observe and report deviations in patients’ physical or emotional status.
- Competence using equipment, materials, and supplies for simple diagnostic/treatment tasks.
- Effective communication with patients, families, interdisciplinary teams, and other staff.
- For higher grades: ability to precept new NAs and manage emergent patient care situations.
Other considerations:
- Must be able to meet physical demands of the role (periods of standing/walking, moderate lifting, bending, kneeling) and follow safe patient handling protocols.
- Flexibility in schedule and assignments may be required.
- Employment contingent on successful background checks and any role-specific credentialing or clearance required by the Confidential Client.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range (provided by client): $44,610 - $70,347 per year.
- Benefit programs vary by employer but may include health insurance, retirement savings plans, paid time off, and other standard healthcare employer benefits. Exact benefits are determined by the Confidential Client.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
- Clinical/healthcare setting with regular patient interaction.
- Duties may include lifting, transferring, and positioning patients, extended standing/walking, and repeated bending or kneeling.
- Must follow facility-specific safety and infection-control procedures.
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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