VA
$43,925 – $71,717
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 is a nursing assistant role supporting veterans with mental health needs at a VA medical center, involving hands-on patient care, monitoring, documentation, and collaboration with clinical teams across various shifts. The role suits someone comfortable with direct care responsibilities, behavioral health work, and the structured environment of federal healthcare.
Our summary, not Veterans Health Administration’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
Skills this role names
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What they ask for
Required
- United States citizenship or eligible non-citizen
- English language proficiency in spoken and written form
- Six months general experience OR one year post-secondary education in nursing-related field OR completion of nursing assistant training program
- Current annual TB screening and Employee Health compliance
Nice to have
- One year prior experience in mental health
- Experience as a licensed practical nurse, health technician, or hospital corpsman
- Two years post-secondary education in nursing, healthcare, psychology, or psychiatric technology