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Nursing Assistant Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Coatesville VA Medical Center

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Summary

Recruitment or Relocation incentive authorized for eligible highly qualified candidates.

This announcement is intended to fill Nursing Assistant positions in the Geriatrics and Extended Care unit at the Coatesville VA Medical Center. Shifts could include evenings and/or days with rotation including weekends and holidays. Shifts will be decided and considered based on patient and facility needs.

Overview

Help Accepting applications

Open & closing dates 03/18/2026 to 06/15/2026

Salary $39,520 to $64,524 per year

Pay scale & grade GS 3 - 5

Location Many vacancies in the following location: Coatesville, PA

Remote job No

Telework eligible No

Travel Required Not required

Relocation expenses reimbursed No

Appointment type Permanent

Work schedule Full-time

Service Excepted

Promotion potential 5

Job family Series 0621 Nursing Assistant

Supervisory status No

Security clearance Not Required

Drug test Yes

Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive NS / Low Risk

Trust determination process Credentialing, Suitability, Fitness, Financial disclosure: No

Bargaining unit status No

Announcement number CBSZ-12912920-26-CB

Control number 861552000

This job is open to

Help The public U.S. Citizens

Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Internal to an agency Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.

Clarification from the agency Open to the Public

NOTE: The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this position. For more information refer to Required Documents below.

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Duties

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Duties include but are not limited to:

• Provides direct care for complex veterans.
• Makes observations of subtle changes in residents condition (i.e., behavior shifts, mood, skin coloring, appetite, etc.) and takes action accordingly within the NAs assigned role.
• Documents care given, observations, and responses on appropriate tools or forms.
• Responds appropriately to subtle patient changes by contacting the appropriate nursing personnel.
• Monitor and documents patient intake and output; reports deviations timely and accurately.
• Performs nursing procedures within scope of practice and according to policies and standard procedures to care for the veteran for such procedures but not limited to: enemas, catheterization, colostomy care, skin care, simple dressing, application of braces and prosthetic devices.
• Recognizes the residents autonomy and promotes independence by means of respect, limit setting, and individualized treatment.
• Enters information about the residents condition in the chart utilizing appropriate formats.
• Participates in maintaining a clean, safe environment for the patient/resident.
• Maintain a therapeutic environment for patients according to established procedures and policies by reporting actual or potential accidents, fire hazards, and faulty equipment.
• Engaging in group activities such as off-station trips, reality orientation, current events, and other therapeutic groups with direction and close supervision.
• Sets up patient care related equipment such as oxygen delivery systems, portable and wall suction, and assisting in monitoring proper functioning of equipment.

Work Schedule

• 3:30pm - 12:00am
• 12:00am - 8:00am (rotation to weekends and holidays)
• 7:30am - 4:00pm (rotating days including holidays and weekends)

Telework Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

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Relocation

Recruitment Incentives: A recruitment/relocation incentive of $5,000 is authorized.

Permanent Change of Station (PCS) Not Authorized

Pay Competitive salary and regular salary increases. When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA.

Above Minimum Rate of the Grade Pay may be set above the minimum rate.

Paid Time Off

• 37-50 days of annual paid time off per year.
• 13-26 days of annual leave.
• 13 days of sick leave.
• 11 paid Federal holidays per year.

Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual based on prior work experience or military service experience.

Parental Leave After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.

Child Care Subsidy After 60 days of employment, full-time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66.

Retirement Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA.

Insurance Federal health, vision, dental, term, and lifelong-term care; many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement.

THIS OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT ESTABLISHES A STANDING REGISTER OF ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS which closes on June 15, 2026. The first cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be March 31, 2026, with subsequent reviews every two weeks until positions are filled.

Requirements

Help Conditions of employment

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 12/31/1959.

Must be proficient in written and spoken English.

Subject to background/security investigation.

Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable forms of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, drivers licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.

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

Complete all application requirements detailed in the Required Documents section of this announcement.

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

• Your performance and conduct.
• The needs and interests of the agency.
• Whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government.
• Whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Qualifications

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

Basic Requirements

• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
• Grandfathering Provision: May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria).

Experience or Education or Training:

1. Six months of general experience. Experience must demonstrate the ability to acquire the knowledge and skills to perform the work of a NA.
2. One year of education above high school with courses related to the NA occupation.
3. Completion of an intensive specialized occupation-related training course of study or program of less than one year as a NA may also meet in full the experience requirements for GS-3.

May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria).

Grade Determinations

GS-3 NA (Entry Level)

• Experience and Education: None beyond the basic requirements.

GS-4 NA

• Experience: One year of specialized experience as a NA or experience in another medical field (licensed practical nurse, health technician, hospital corpsman, etc.) performing technical and nursing skills requiring knowledge of the human physical and emotional states, therapeutic communication, and technical skills required for basic and intermediate treatments.
• OR Education: Successful completion of 2 years above high school in an accredited institution with courses related to nursing care, health care, or in a field of study appropriate to the specialization of the position (such as education in a program for psychology, psychiatric, or operating room technicians) AND Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs).
• i. Ability to provide a range of patient/resident care and contribute to the completion of the nurse care plan and recovery of patients/residents.
• ii. Ability to observe patients/residents or residents physical or emotional status and refer deviations and/or problems to supervisor in a timely manner.
• iii. Ability to properly use equipment, materials, and supplies in simple diagnostic and treatment procedures (such as bladder scan, continuous passive motion device, blood glucose monitoring machine, specimen collection, etc.).
• iv. Ability to communicate effectively with patients/residents, their families, and other health professionals.

GS-5 NA (Full Performance Level)

• Experience: One year of progressively responsible assignments and experience equivalent to the GS-4 level which demonstrates knowledge, skills, and abilities that are directly related to the specific assignment. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the professional KSAs in subparagraph c below.
• OR Education: Successful completion of a 4-year course of study above high school leading to a bachelors degree that included 24 semester hours of courses related to health care, or possession of a bachelors degree AND Demonstrated KSAs.
• i. Ability to assist in the full range of nursing care to patients/residents with physical and/or behavioral problems in a hospital, long-term care, or outpatient setting under the direction of a Registered Nurse and/or Licensed Vocational Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse.
• ii. Ability to communicate orally with patients/residents, families, interdisciplinary team, and other personnel. This includes serving as a preceptor to new NAs by assisting with the coordination of their orientation and overseeing/assessing their practical experience while in a clinical setting.
• iii. Ability to recognize and react to emergent patient/resident care situations and intervene while waiting for assistance. For example, recognizing need for basic life support, controlling bleeding, and assisting with behavior crisis, etc.

Preferred Experience One year of Nursing Assistant experience.

Reference: For more information on this qualification standard please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards.

Physical Requirements You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position. Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination.

Education Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here (http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation). If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information visit (https://sites.ed.gov/international-recognition-of-foreign-qualifications).

Additional information

Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual Vacation Leave Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate of 4, 6, or 8 hours per pay period which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.

Resume Availability During the application process, you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.

Continuous Announcement This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

Service Status This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.

Disability Accommodations VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38 and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.

Alternate Application Methods If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.

Fair Chance to Compete Act Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicants criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration, Operations Security and Preparedness (HRA/OSP).

Candidate Commitment Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. [Opens in a new window] [Learn more about federal benefits.] [Review our benefits]

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

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., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process), gain additional knowledge regarding a candidates abilities, and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.

It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.

Veterans and Transitioning Service Members Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.

Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. [Opens in a new window] [Learn more about federal benefits.] [Review our benefits]

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

Required documents

Required Documents

Help 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 (http://vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Resume.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 and/or 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 (current/former Federal employees, etc.), Cover Letter, DD-214 (Statement of Service), Disability Letter (VA), Other 1, Resume, SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action), Transcript.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

Help 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 11:59 PM ET on 06/15/2026 to receive consideration.

To preview the questionnaire click: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12912920.

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 and/or 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.

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Agency contact information Chandi Jo Brooks Phone: 716-207-6823 Email: chandijo.brooks@va.gov Address: Coatesville VA Medical Center 1400 Black Horse Hill Road Coatesville, PA 19320 US

Next steps

Once your online application is submitted, you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages including all required documents and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate is issued, and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.

You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center.

NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service.

HCP are individuals who during the influenza season work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include but are not limited to VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers, and VA-leased medical facilities.

HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers, and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows, and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.

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• Criminal history inquiries
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
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• New employee probationary period
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Summary Recruitment or Relocation incentive authorized for eligible highly qualified candidates. This announcement is intended to fill Nursing Assistant positions in the Geriatrics and Extended Care unit at the Coatesville VA Medical Center. Shifts could include evenings and/or days with rotation including weekends and holidays. Shifts will be decided and considered based on patient and facility needs.

Overview Help Accepting applications

Open & closing dates 03/18/2026 to 06/15/2026

Salary $39,520 to $64,524 per year

Pay scale & grade GS 3 - 5

Location Many vacancies in the following location: Coatesville, PA

Remote job No

Telework eligible No

Travel Required Not required

Relocation expenses reimbursed No

Appointment type Permanent

Work schedule Full-time

Service Excepted

Promotion potential 5

Job family Series 0621 Nursing Assistant

Supervisory status No

Security clearance Not Required

Drug test Yes

Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive NS / Low Risk

Trust determination process Credentialing, Suitability, Fitness, Financial disclosure: No

Bargaining unit status No

Announcement number CBSZ-12912920-26-CB

Control number 861552000

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