VA
Nursing Assistant-Outpatient Specialty Care Clinics
Veterans Health AdministrationBrockton, MA · full time · Entry
$41,052 – $67,026
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 position in outpatient specialty clinics at a VA healthcare system, working under registered nurse supervision to provide patient care, vital signs monitoring, and assistance with daily living activities. The role suits candidates with basic medical training or experience who are comfortable in a fast-paced clinical environment and available for evening shifts including weekends and holidays.
Our summary, not Veterans Health Administration’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- US citizenship or eligible non-citizen appointment
- English language proficiency in spoken and written form
- Six months general experience in healthcare OR one year of education above high school in nursing-related field OR completion of specialized NA training program
- Pass annual Employee Health requirements including TB screening
- Visual acuity, hearing, clear speech, and manual dexterity
- Ability to walk, stand, stoop, sit, bend, pull, and push for extended periods
- Ability to transfer patients and objects
- Mature and flexible temperament to work effectively under stress
Nice to have
- One year of specialized experience as a nursing assistant or in related medical field (for GS-4 consideration)
- Two years of post-secondary education in nursing care or healthcare (for GS-4 consideration)
- Bachelor's degree with 24 semester hours in healthcare (for GS-5 consideration)
- Experience serving as a preceptor to new nursing assistants (for GS-5 consideration)