VA
$37,683 – $58,811
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
The Marion VA Health Care System is hiring nursing assistants to join the Medical/Surgical Unit, where they will work under RN supervision to provide bedside care for acutely ill and complex Veterans. The role involves vital signs monitoring, patient hygiene, mobility assistance, and telemetry system operation, requiring BLS certification and suited to healthcare professionals comfortable with nights, weekends, and hands-on patient support.
Our summary, not Veterans Health Administration’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- United States citizenship or VA approval for non-citizen appointment
- Proficiency in spoken and written English
- Six months general experience OR one year post-secondary education related to nursing assistance OR completion of specialized NA training program less than one year
- Current BLS certification with AED training from American Heart Association or Military Treatment Training Network
- Ability to lift, stand, walk, bend, and kneel for extended periods
Nice to have
- Two years of nursing assistant experience
- One year of acute care nursing assistant experience
- Telemetry training
- BLS certification