# Nursing Assistant - Nursing Home

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

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/69faf8c2-b71b-4480-8f7a-19f0a8aeda79

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

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Entry
- Location: Lebanon, PA
- Salary: 39021 – 63710 USD per year

## Summary

This is an entry-to-mid-level nursing assistant role at a VA Medical Center geriatrics unit, working primarily overnight shifts with every-other-weekend and holiday schedules. The position involves direct patient care for complex veterans, including wound and catheter management, glucose monitoring, and documentation, suited for someone seeking structured federal employment with strong benefits.

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

## Skills named

Cardiac Catheterization, Wound Care

## Required

- U.S. citizenship or eligibility for appointment when citizens unavailable
- Six months general experience, or one year of post-secondary education in nursing-related field, or completion of intensive NA training program
- Ability to lift 45 pounds or more
- Ability to work 11pm–7am shift with every-other-weekend and every-other-holiday schedule
- Annual employee health requirements clearance

## Nice to have

- One year specialized experience as a nursing assistant or in related medical roles
- Two years post-secondary education with nursing or healthcare coursework
- Bachelor's degree with healthcare coursework

Apply on Veterans Health Administration's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/890275000