Nursing Assistant- Geriatrics

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Summary

This job is open to Duties Requirements How you will be evaluated Required documents How to apply

Summary

This is an open continuous announcement until January 30, 2026. Qualified applicants will be considered and referred as vacancies become available.

The Albany VAMC is looking to hire multiple positions part time and full time for our Nursing Assistant position on our two Community Living Center units. These are Long Term Care units.

Overview

Help Accepting applications Open & closing dates 02092026 to 09302026 Salary 33463 to - 54635 per year Pay scale & grade GS 3 - 5 Location many vacancies in the following location Albany NY Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Not required Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Multiple Schedules Service Excepted Promotion potential 5 Job family Series 0621 Nursing Assistant Supervisory status No Security clearance Other Drug test Yes Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive NS Low Risk Trust determination process Suitability Fitness Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status No Announcement number CBTE-12882959-26-TM Control number 856940800

Duties

The Nursing Assistant NA will provide care to patientsresidents with acute to chronic conditions in a health care setting. Individuals assigned as GS-3 NAs are considered to be at the entry and are monitored and closely supervised. The significant factor is that they provide care under close supervision and refer issuesquestions to supervisors higher graded NAs or other healthcare professionals.

The Nursing Assistant NA at the GS-4 level is at the intermediate or developmental level and is closely supervised. The NA at this grade level is learning to provide complex nursing care independently as a member of the nursing care team by assisting higher graded NAs licensed nursing staff and other members of the care team.

The Nursing Assistant NA at the GS-5 is the full performance level for Nursing Assistant NA occupation 0621 series. The NAs at this grade level function as a member of the nursing care team and assist licensed nursing staff in the care of patientsresidents receiving preventive acute sub-acute chronic maintenance and hospice care.

The duties of the Nursing Assistant include but are not limited to:

• Learn to appropriately utilize glucose monitoring machine to collect and document appropriate glucose readings for assigned veteran.
• Maintains a positive therapeutic relationship by displaying respect for human dignity with patient families andor significant others utilizing learned communication skills.
• Utilize observation skills for data collection reporting and recording patientresident observations.
• Performs aspects of nursing care to meet patients needs for the following under close supervision and with directionguidance from a preceptor.
• Personal Hygiene
• Physical comfort
• Activity
• Exercise
• Rest
• Nutrition
• Elimination
• Prevention of Skin Breakdown
• Rehabilitative Aspects of Care
• Utilize principles of proper body mechanics while caring for patients.
• Reports patient observations to the RN and or other members of the treatment team.
• Trained to set up patient care related equipment.
• Organizes and obtains routine supplies and equipment.
• Assist with orienting patientfamily to unit routines and policies.
• Work as a cooperative courteous member of the interdisciplinary team.
• Safeguarding the patients right to privacy by judiciously protecting information of a confidential nature.
• Uses proper safety practices.
• Utilize equipment and supplies according to procedures.
• Utilize principles of proper body mechanics and follows procedures for use of patient care equipment to prevent injury to self or others in all settings such as utilization of lifting equipment.

Requirements

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.

All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.

Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12311959.

Must be proficient in written and spoken English.

Subject to backgroundsecurity investigation.

Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable forms of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements httpswww.uscis.govi-9-centralform-i-9-acceptable-documents.

Effective May 7 2025 drivers licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.

Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation.

Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel HCP.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application resume C.V. andor supporting documentation will be verified.

Required documents

To apply for this position you must provide a complete Application Package which includes

• Resume
• Special Note for Applications To complete your application please use the following link httpsvacareers.va.govwp-contentuploadssites5Resume.docx to download the standard Clinical Resume Document. This one-page document does not need to be modified and must be uploaded into the two-page restricted Resume document upload field.
• Your full resume C.V. may be uploaded without page limitation into the Other document upload field.
• The following documents are accepted and may be required if applicable to your eligibility andor qualifications for this position. Please ensure you have included all documents required for your application such as a copy of your transcript if using education to qualify SF-50s currentformer Federal employees etc.
• Cover Letter
• DD-214 Statement of Service
• Disability Letter
• Schedule A
• Disability Letter
• License
• Other 1PCS Orders
• Professional Certification
• Resume
• Separation Notice RIFSF-15
• SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action
• Transcript
• Veterans Preference When applying for Federal Jobs eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt TP 10pt CPCPSXP or for Sole Survivor Preference SSP in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214s which shows dates and character of service honorable general etc.. If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service character of service honorable general etc. and dates of impending separation. Additionally disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans must also submit an SF-15 Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans Preference please visit Feds Hire Vets - Veterans - Job Seekers - Veterans Preference.

How to Apply

All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 1159 PM ET on 09302026 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click httpsapply.usastaffing.govViewQuestionnaire12882959.To begin click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume andor other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.NOTE It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.