What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nursing Assistant for Veteran Services position at US Department of Veterans Affairs?
Nursing Assistant - Make a Difference in Veterans' Lives at Iowa City VA
Iowa City VA Health Care System
Are you passionate about providing compassionate care to those who've served our country? Join the Iowa City VA Health Care System as a Nursing Assistant (CNA) and become an essential part of our healthcare team dedicated to improving Veterans' lives!
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide direct patient care, including ADLs, wound care, and vital signs monitoring
- Assist with mobility and transfers using state-of-the-art medical equipment
- Respond quickly to emergent situations in a fast-paced healthcare environment
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members
- Support RNs in various medical procedures and equipment setup
- Adapt care approaches for adult and geriatric patients with diverse healthcare needs
Qualifications:
To be eligible for the Nursing Assistant, candidates should have completed at least 1 of the following:
- 6 months of general nursing assistant experience
- One year of education above high school, with courses related to nursing assistant occupation (please include transcripts)
- Completion of a nursing assistant training course
What We Offer:
As a Nursing Assistant at ICVAHCS, you'll enjoy an exceptional benefits package that includes:
- Competitive wages with shift and weekend differential ($23.79 - $38.84 per hour with differentials)
- Guaranteed 40 hours per week regardless of census
- Annual average pay increases: 2% federal, 2% local, and promotional
- Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) retirement (401k) with employer contributions
- Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) pension contributions
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance ($16,000 in premiums paid by VA)
- Optional life insurance coverage
- Scholarship and degree advancement opportunities ($44,248 lifetime award)
- Child care subsidy ($5,000 per year)
Work-Life Balance (50 paid days off per year)
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave per qualifying event
- 11 paid federal holidays annually
- 13-26 paid vacation days annually (depending on years of service)
- 13 paid sick days annually
- 15 days of paid military leave annually
- Credit for military service
Why Choose Us:
- Join a supportive team dedicated to providing the best care for our nation's heroes
- Enjoy the stability and security of federal employment
- Opportunity for career growth and specialization within the VA system
Join our team at the Iowa City VA Health Care System and make a meaningful impact on Veterans' lives through compassionate care and innovative healthcare practices. Apply now on USAJobs or contact Alicia to become a key player in shaping the future of Veteran care at ICVAHCS.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $49,491.00 - $80,794.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid orientation
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 3x12
- Every weekend
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
Ability to Commute:
- Iowa City, IA 52246 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $49,491 - $80,794
