Nursing Assistant - Emergency Department
Veterans Health AdministrationLos Angeles, CA · full time · Entry
$42,947 – $70,120
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved November 1, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This Emergency Department Nursing Assistant role serves Veterans in a high-acuity fast-paced setting, performing direct patient care, vital-sign monitoring, and behavioral observation under RN supervision. The position suits candidates with nursing assistant training or related healthcare experience who are comfortable recognizing emergencies, managing complex equipment, and supporting trauma and psychiatric situations.
Our summary, not Veterans Health Administration’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
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What they ask for
Required
- U.S. citizenship
- Six months general experience or one year above high school with nursing-assistant-related coursework
- English language proficiency in spoken and written form
- Ability to recognize and respond to emergencies including basic life support and bleeding control
- Ability to observe patient conditions and report changes to nursing staff
- Ability to use medical equipment and perform diagnostic procedures
Nice to have
- One year direct patient care experience in hospital or nursing-home setting
- Experience monitoring vital signs, performing EKGs, upper airway suctioning, and diagnostic tests
- Experience assisting with complex medical equipment (respirators, surgical suction, traction devices)
- Experience assisting with diagnostic procedures such as lumbar punctures, minor surgery, pap smears
- Experience recognizing and reporting subtle changes in patient behavior or clinical condition
- Experience documenting in EHR