# Nursing Assistant - Mental Health

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

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/69ecb9ad-64f4-45ae-8b30-47aacfbcc914

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

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Entry
- Location: Topeka, KS
- Salary: 37874 – 61837 USD per year

## Summary

This entry-level nursing assistant role in an acute psychiatry inpatient unit supports veterans under the clinical supervision of RNs and LPNs, handling patient care duties like vital signs monitoring, mobility assistance, and behavioral support. The position suits people entering healthcare with basic nursing skills or relevant training, working within a federal healthcare system structure.

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

## Required

- U.S. citizenship or VA authorization to hire non-citizens
- Six months general experience demonstrating ability to acquire NA knowledge and skills, OR one year post-secondary education related to nursing, OR completion of an intensive NA training program under one year
- Ability to provide range of patient care and contribute to nursing care plan
- Ability to observe and report patient physical or emotional status deviations
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals
- Physical capability for extended standing, walking, lifting, bending, and kneeling

## Nice to have

- Psychiatric or hospital experience
- Completion of 2 years post-secondary coursework in nursing, healthcare, psychology, or operating room technology

Apply on Veterans Health Administration's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/891491400