Nursing Assistant
The Nursing Assistant at Confidential Client provides essential nursing care under the supervision of licensed nursing staff, assisting patients with physical and behavioral health needs across various care settings including outpatient, inpatient, and long-term care. This role involves direct patient care, use of medical equipment, observation and reporting of patient status, and mentorship of new nursing assistants, contributing to comprehensive patient recovery and care team support.
About Careertakes
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Position Overview
Confidential Client (via Careertakes) is seeking a compassionate Nursing Assistant to join their clinical care team in Johnson City, TN. This role supports direct patient care across inpatient, outpatient and long‑term care settings. The role may be filled at multiple grade levels (GS-03 through GS-05) depending on experience and qualifications.
What You’ll Do
- Provide personal care and assist patients/residents with activities of daily living under the direction of licensed nursing staff.
- Observe and report changes in patients’ physical or emotional condition to supervisors in a timely manner.
- Use basic clinical equipment for tasks such as blood glucose monitoring, specimen collection, bladder scans, and other routine procedures.
- Contribute to patient care plans and help implement nursing interventions as assigned.
- Assist with transfers, mobility, hygiene, feeding, and basic comfort measures.
- Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary team members and communicate effectively with patients, families, and staff.
Qualifications
Minimum requirements (applicants must meet one of the following as applicable):
- United States Citizenship is required. Non-citizens may only be appointed under limited circumstances in accordance with applicable policy.
- Six months of general work experience demonstrating the ability to acquire required knowledge and skills; OR
- One year of education above high school with coursework related to the nursing assistant occupation; OR
- Completion of an intensive, occupation‑related training program of less than one year that prepares individuals for NA duties.
Grade-level expectations:
- GS-03 (Entry): Meets basic requirements; closely supervised.
- GS-04 (Developmental): One year of specialized NA experience or equivalent education; performs intermediate nursing tasks under supervision.
- GS-05 (Full performance): One year of progressively responsible NA experience equivalent to GS-04, or a bachelor’s degree with health‑care related coursework; may serve as a preceptor and perform more complex patient assignments.
Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs):
- Ability to provide a range of patient/resident care and support the nurse care plan.
- Ability to observe and report deviations in patients’ physical or emotional status.
- Competence with basic diagnostic/treatment equipment (glucose monitors, bladder scan, specimen collection, etc.).
- Strong verbal communication skills with patients/residents, families, and healthcare team members.
- Capability to recognize emergent situations and initiate appropriate basic interventions while awaiting assistance (e.g., basic life support actions).
Preferred:
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) credential.
- Two years of inpatient or long-term care experience.
Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities; please notify Careertakes if you require accommodation during the hiring process.
Compensation & Employment Type
- Base salary range (provided by source): $41,953 — $66,501 per year.
- Employment type: Full‑time or Contractor (role may be posted as both; final offer will specify).
- The actual grade and pay within the GS-03 to GS-05 range will depend on qualifications and experience.
Location & Additional Notes
- Location: Johnson City, TN (on-site).
- Applicants may be required to satisfy occupational health and background screening requirements as determined by the hiring organization.
- This posting reflects federal-grade structure and qualification language used by the originating listing. Final hiring decisions, grade level, and eligibility criteria are determined by the hiring organization.
Why Join
- Meaningful patient-facing work in a clinical care environment.
- Opportunities for career development and progression from entry to full performance level.
- Work within an interdisciplinary team supporting veterans/patients (or similar populations depending on the confidential client’s mission).
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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