Nursing Assistant (Community Living Center)

Murfreesboro, TN · full time · Entry

$41,097 – $67,098

Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.

What this role is

This Veterans Affairs medical center seeks nursing assistants to deliver hands-on care to veterans in a long-term care setting, including glucose monitoring, tracheostomy care, and documenting patient observations. The role suits someone comfortable with physically demanding work, complex patient needs, and functioning as part of a treatment team in a structured federal healthcare environment.

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

U.S. citizenship
English language proficiency (spoken and written)
Able to lift at least 50 lbs
Pass pre-placement physical examination
Ability to observe and report changes in patient condition
Ability to perform nursing procedures within scope of practice

Nice to have

Long-term care experience
Experience in related medical field (LPN, health technician, hospital corpsman)