VA
$51,614 – $67,098
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved November 5, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
A nursing assistant role supporting medical and surgical patients at a VA healthcare facility, performing patient care tasks under registered nurse supervision including activities of daily living, equipment cleaning, and patient monitoring. This position suits candidates seeking stable federal employment with comprehensive benefits and opportunities to mentor colleagues.
Our summary, not Veterans Health Administration’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- U.S. citizenship or appointment when citizens unavailable
- Proficiency in spoken and written English
- Ability to assist with full range of nursing care under RN supervision
- Ability to communicate orally with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team
- Ability to recognize and react to emergent patient situations
- Visual acuity, hearing, clear speech, and manual dexterity
- Capacity for extended walking, standing, stooping, bending, pulling, and pushing
- One year of progressively responsible work experience equivalent to GS-4 level, OR bachelor's degree with 24 semester hours of health care coursework