# Nursing Assistant Spinal Cord Injury V1

Hiring organization: [Veterans Health Administration](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/veterans-health-administration)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/27ab88d2-00c4-41c3-95c9-a163be24ce79

Listed on Veterans Health Administration's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Entry
- Location: Long Beach, CA
- Salary: 42947 – 70120 USD per year

## Summary

The Long Beach VA Healthcare System seeks Nursing Assistants to provide direct care for veterans with spinal cord injuries on an inpatient unit, including vital sign monitoring, patient observation, mobility assistance, and documentation of care. This entry-to-mid-level position suits healthcare workers with some experience in patient care who want to work in a specialized VA setting.

_Our summary, not Veterans Health Administration's wording._

## Skills named

Specimen Collection

## Required

- U.S. citizenship or VA authorization to hire non-citizens
- Six months of general experience or one year of high school education with nursing-related courses
- English language proficiency in spoken and written form
- Ability to walk, stand, stoop, lift, bend, and carry heavy loads

## Nice to have

- One year of specialized experience as a Nursing Assistant or in related medical fields
- Two years of post-secondary education in nursing care or health care
- Experience with therapeutic communication and knowledge of human physical and emotional states

Apply on Veterans Health Administration's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/890014500