# Nursing Assistant - Specialty Care 3K Unit

Hiring organization: [Veterans Health Administration](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/veterans-health-administration)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/e96f7faf-bdfb-447f-9636-3d49b01a4508

Listed on Veterans Health Administration's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Entry
- Location: Minneapolis, MN
- Salary: 39985 – 65284 USD per year

## Summary

This position provides direct care and support to Veterans with acute medical and surgical conditions on a specialty unit, assisting with daily activities, monitoring for clinical changes, and performing nursing procedures under RN supervision. The role suits candidates with healthcare experience or training who are comfortable with shift work and specialized patient care environments.

_Our summary, not Veterans Health Administration's wording._

## Skills named

Cardiac Catheterization

## Required

- United States citizenship
- English language proficiency in written and spoken form
- Six months of general healthcare experience OR one year of post-secondary education in nursing-related field OR completion of an intensive nursing assistant training program
- Ability to provide patient care and contribute to nurse care plans
- Ability to observe and report patient physical and emotional status
- Ability to use medical equipment and supplies properly
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals
- Willingness to work day and night shifts including weekends and holidays

## Nice to have

- One year of progressively responsible nursing assistant experience
- Two years of post-secondary education in nursing or healthcare
- Experience functioning as part of an interdisciplinary nursing care team
- Experience with behavior management and emergency response

Apply on Veterans Health Administration's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/890798000