Nursing Assistant-Geriatric Extended Care

Baltimore, MD · full time · Entry

$43,637 – $71,247

Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 29, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.

What this role is

This Veterans Affairs position supports geriatric patients in a long-term care setting, providing hands-on assistance with activities of daily living, monitoring patient conditions, and helping licensed nurses deliver preventive and hospice care. The role suits someone entering healthcare who wants experience in a structured, supervised environment serving an aging population.

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

Skills this role names

Cardiac Catheterization

What they ask for

Required

United States citizenship or VA authorization to work
Six months general experience or one year of post-secondary education or completion of NA training program
English language proficiency in speaking and writing
Ability to observe and report changes in patient condition
Ability to perform nursing procedures within scope of practice
Ability to communicate with patients, families, and healthcare team

Nice to have

Two years of long-term care experience
One year of specialized nursing assistant experience or related medical field experience
Completion of two years of post-secondary education in nursing or healthcare
Experience as LPN, health technician, or hospital corpsman