Nursing Assistant
The Nursing Assistant provides essential daily living support and nursing care to veterans across various healthcare settings, contributing to their treatment plans and recovery under licensed healthcare supervision. Responsibilities include performing medical treatments, patient monitoring, facilitating therapeutic activities, and assisting with patient education while ensuring patient safety and confidentiality. This role supports interdisciplinary teams and may involve training lower-level nursing assistants, emphasizing rehabilitative care and patient independence.
About Careertakes
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What You’ll Do
This Nursing Assistant role with our confidential client in Northport, NY supports patient care across inpatient, outpatient, home, and Community Living Center (CLC) settings. You will provide daily living assistance, help implement parts of the treatment plan under licensed supervision, and document patient status and care.
- Provide personal care and activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, toileting, feeding).
- Monitor and document patient condition; report changes promptly to licensed nursing staff.
- Perform and document routine clinical tasks per standing orders (e.g., blood glucose checks, urine testing, simple dressings).
- Assist with mobility, transfers, and use of assistive/medical equipment while following proper body mechanics.
- Participate in therapeutic and group activities; support rehabilitative goals and patient independence.
- Follow observation levels (one-to-one, continuous observation, 15‑minute checks, hourly rounding) and report safety concerns.
- Set up and monitor patient-care equipment (oxygen systems, suction, hypothermia devices) and notify clinical staff of malfunctions.
- Support patient/family orientation to unit routines and contribute to a cooperative interdisciplinary team.
- Complete required training, annual competency assessments, and precepting/orientation tasks as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
The confidential client hires at GS-03 through GS-05 depending on experience and education. Minimum requirements include:
- United States citizenship (non-citizens may be appointed only in limited circumstances per VA policy).
- Six months of general related experience OR one year of education above high school with relevant coursework OR completion of an intensive occupation-related training program for NA roles (may meet GS-3 requirement).
- Ability to acquire the knowledge and skills to perform NA duties safely and effectively.
- For GS-4: one year of specialized NA or related medical experience OR two years of post‑secondary coursework related to nursing/health care, plus demonstrated KSAs (see below).
- For GS-5: one year of progressively responsible experience equivalent to GS-4 OR a bachelor’s degree with 24 semester hours of health‑related coursework, plus demonstrated professional KSAs.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
- Ability to provide a range of patient/resident care and contribute to care plan completion.
- Observation and reporting skills to identify physical and emotional changes and escalate appropriately.
- Competence with simple diagnostic/treatment equipment (blood glucose monitors, bladder scanners, specimen collection, CPM devices).
- Clear communication with patients, families, and clinical teams.
- Ability to assist with emergent situations (recognize need for BLS, control bleeding, support behavioral crisis management until help arrives).
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior psychiatric (psych) experience preferred.
- Experience working in long‑term care, acute, sub‑acute, or hospice settings.
- Demonstrated experience precepting or assisting with orientation for new nursing assistants.
Compensation & Schedule
- Salary range: $43,432 – $70,912 per year (Confidential Client) — posted for Northport, NY.
- Employment type: Full time.
- Actual grade/hire level may be GS-03 through GS-05 depending on qualifications.
Location & Hiring Details
- Work location: Northport, NY (on‑site; not remote).
- This position follows Confidential Client policies for mandatory trainings, occupational health requirements, and position‑specific physical requirements (see VA Directive and Handbook 5019 for reference when applicable).
- The confidential client is an equal opportunity employer. Final hiring decisions are made by the client; Careertakes supports the search as a third‑party recruiter.
What to Expect
- Training and development appropriate to the selected GS level.
- Regular competency validation and opportunities to grow to higher NA grade levels.
- A clinical, team-based environment serving veterans and their families in multiple care settings.
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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