Nursing Assistant - Extended Care Rehabilitation Services

Jefferson Barracks, Missouri · full time · Entry

$42,116 – $62,882

Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved November 6, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.

What this role is

This VA facility seeks a nursing assistant to provide direct patient care and support nursing staff in an extended care rehabilitation unit serving veterans. The role involves assisting with daily living activities, patient monitoring, and contributing to the nursing care team under RN/LPN supervision.

Our summary, not Veterans Health Administration’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

What they ask for

Required

United States citizenship or VA approved exception
English language proficiency in speaking and writing
One year of education above high school with nursing assistant-related courses OR completion of a specialized nursing assistant program
Visual acuity and keen hearing
Manual dexterity and ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift for extended periods
Ability to work under clinical supervision of RN or LPN
Annual employee health requirements and testing

Nice to have

Prior experience as a nursing assistant or in medical fields such as LPN, health technician, or hospital corpsman
Two or more years of post-secondary education in nursing care or health-related fields
Experience with patient care equipment such as bladder scan, continuous passive motion devices, or blood glucose monitors
Bachelor's degree with 24+ semester hours in health care