# Nursing Assistant- Inpatient Mental Health

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

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/93b5d1f8-261e-41db-aec7-2152ab6c6287

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

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Entry
- Location: Sioux Falls, SD
- Salary: 40121 – 58612 USD per year

## Summary

This is an entry-level nursing support role in a VA mental health inpatient unit, providing daily care assistance to veterans while observing for changes and contributing to their recovery-focused treatment. It suits people who want hands-on healthcare work in a mission-driven setting and are comfortable with shift work, including nights and weekends.

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

## Skills named

Infection Control, Patient Observation, Specimen Collection

## Required

- U.S. citizenship or VA-approved non-citizen status
- English language proficiency in writing and speech
- Six months of general experience in healthcare or related field, OR one year of education above high school in nursing/health-related coursework, OR completion of an intensive nursing assistant training program
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
- Ability to lift, bend, stretch, and perform physical patient care activities
- Pre-employment medical examination clearance

## Nice to have

- One year of experience as a nursing assistant or in another medical field (qualifies for GS-4)
- Two years of post-secondary education in nursing care or health-related field (qualifies for GS-4)
- Four-year degree or 24+ semester hours in health-related coursework (qualifies for GS-5)
- Prior military service

Apply on Veterans Health Administration's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/891355800