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MENU Sign inNEWMy jobsProfileResumes & documentsSearch preferencesNotifications NEWSign outMy jobsProfileResumes & documentsNotifications NEWSearch preferencesSign outEventsHelp CenterSearch Back to resultsApplyNursing Assistant Open ContinuousDepartment of Veterans AffairsVeterans Health AdministrationVA St. Louis Health Care SystemApply Print Share Save Summary This job is open to Duties Requirements How you will be evaluated Required documents How to apply SummaryThe VA St. Louis Health Care System in St. Louis Missouri is currently recruiting for Nursing Assistants for various services within Jefferson Barracks and John Cochran facilities. Responsible personal patient care duties supporting diagnostic procedures technical nursing treatments patient charting and patient instruction which involves direct work relationships with patients and participation as a member of the nursing care team in direct services to patients.SummaryThe VA St. Louis Health Care System in St. Louis Missouri is currently recruiting for Nursing Assistants for various services within Jefferson Barracks and John Cochran facilities. Responsible personal patient care duties supporting diagnostic procedures technical nursing treatments patient charting and patient instruction which involves direct work relationships with patients and participation as a member of the nursing care team in direct services to patients.OverviewHelpAccepting applicationsOpen & closing dates 12012025 to 12112025 Salary41700 to - 62253 per year Pay scale & gradeGS 00 - 5LocationsMany vacancies in the following locations Jefferson Barracks VA Hospital Jefferson Barracks MO John Cochran VA Medical Center Saint Louis MO Remote jobNoTelework eligibleNoTravel RequiredNot requiredRelocation expenses reimbursedNo Appointment typePermanentWork scheduleFull-timeServiceExceptedPromotion potential5 Job family Series 0621 Nursing Assistant Supervisory statusNoSecurity clearanceNot RequiredDrug testYesPosition sensitivity and riskNon-sensitive NSLow RiskTrust determination processCredentialingSuitabilityFitnessFinancial disclosureNoBargaining unit statusNoAnnouncement numberCBSS-12833171-26-NGControl number851188500This job is open toHelpThe 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 agencyNOTE The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information refer to Required Documents below.All qualified candidates encouraged to apply. This job is open to current permanent Department of Veteran Affairs employees current permanent Federal employees of other agencies and all US Citizens. Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens.VideosDutiesHelpThis is an open continuous announcement until September 30 2026. Qualified applicants will be considered and referred as vacancies become available.VA St. Louis Health Care System VASTLHCS is seeking to hire a Nursing Assistant to help serve our Veterans in our various services. Under the clinical supervision of a licensed Registered Nurse RN or the Licensed Practical Nurse LPN the Nursing Assistant NA performs work assisting other medical personnel in the diagnosis andor treatment of patient medical conditions. Duties include but not limited toPerformsAssists patients with activities of daily livingpersonal care and routine and prescribed patient care utilizing Medical Center resources as indicated.Complies with policies and procedures of the Medical Center and specific job related standard operating procedures.Attends and completes training required for continuing education and mandatory training with established policy and procedures.Assists with administration of care and treatments assembles and operates equipment and assists patients with special equipment according to level of education and training.Maintains a clean environment observes and practices Patient Care Service policy and procedure about infection control.Communicates with patients and families in a courteous professional manner and provides patient familysignificant others instruction within the incumbents level of training and education.Other duties as assigned.Work Schedule 12 Hour shift with minimal rotationTelework Not available.Virtual This is not a virtual position.Functional Statement 000000RelocationRecruitment Incentives Not authorized.Permanent Change of Station PCS Not authorized.Financial Disclosure Report Not requiredPaid Time Off Receive 13 to 26 days paid annual vacationpersonal leave per year 13 sick days annual with no limitation on accumulation and 11 paid federal holidays. Retirement Traditional federal pension 5 years vesting and federal 401k with up to 5 in contributions by VA. Insurance Federal healthvisiondentalterm lifelong-term care many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement.For More Information on Benefits httpswww.vacareers.va.govBenefitsEmploymentBenefitsRequirementsHelpConditions of employmentYou 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 examination.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 consideryour performance and conductthe needs and interests of the agencywhether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government andwhether 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 certificationlicensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.Basic RequirementsUnited States Citizenship Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.English Language Proficiency Nursing Assistants must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005 part II chapter 3 section A paragraph 3j.Education or Training One year above high school with courses related to the Nursing Assistant occupation. Completion of an intensive specialized occupation-related course of study of less than one year as a Nursing Assistant may also meet in full the experience requirements for GS-3. You must submit evidence of this education or training.Creditable Experience1 Knowledge of Current Practice. To be creditable the experience must have required the use of knowledge skills and abilities associated with the current practice.2 Quality of Experience. To be creditable NA experience must be documented on the application or resume and verified in an employment reference or through other independent means.3 Part-Time Experience. Part-time experience as a NA is creditable according to its relationship to the full-time workweek. For example a NA employed 20 hours a week or on a 12-time basis would receive 1 full-time workweek of credit for each 2 weeks of service.Grade Determinations In addition to the basic requirements for employment the following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates.GS-3 Nursing Assistant Entry Levela Experience and Education. None beyond the basic requirements.b Assignments. Individuals assigned as GS-3 NAs are considered to be at the entry level and are closely supervised.GS-4 Nursing AssistantExperience - 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 treatmentsOREducation - 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 Transcripts requiredANDDemonstrated Knowledge Skills and Abilities KSAs. In addition the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAsAbility to provide a range of patientresident care and contribute to the completion of the nurse care plan and recovery of patientsresidents.Ability to observe patientsresidents or residents physical or emotional status and refer deviations andor problems to supervisor in a timely manner.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.Ability to communicate effectively with patientsresidents their families and other health professionals.Assignment Individuals assigned as GS-4 NAs are considered to be at the intermediate or developmental level and are closely supervised. NAs at this grade level function as a member of the nursing care team and assist higher graded NAs licensed nursing staff and other members of the care team in the care of patientsresidents receiving outpatient care home or community living care or other patientsresidents who are in acute sub-acute or chronic states of illness. The significant factor is that they provide care under close supervision and refer issuesquestions to supervisors higher graded NAs or other healthcare professionals. In this role the Nursing Assistant functions as a member of the nursing care team and assists higher graded NAs licensed nursing staff and other members of the care team in the care of patientsresidents receiving outpatient care home or community living care or other patients who are in acute sub-acute or chronic states of illness. The Nursing Assistant in this role provides care under close supervision and refers issuesquestions to supervisors higher graded NAs or other healthcare professionals.GS-5 Nursing Assistant Full Performance LevelExperience - 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 belowOREducation - 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 Transcripts requiredDemonstrated Knowledge Skills and Abilities KSAs. In addition the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAsAbility to assist in the full range of nursing care to patientsresidents with physical andor behavioral problems in a hospital long term care or outpatient setting under the direction of a Registered Nurse andor Licensed Vocational NurseLicensed Practical Nurse.Ability to communicate orally with patientsresidents families interdisciplinary team and other personnel. This includes serving as a preceptor to new NAs by assisting with the coordination of their orientation and overseeingassessing their practical experience while in a clinical setting.Ability to recognize and react to emergent patientresident care situations and intervene while waiting for assistance. For example recognizing need for basic life support controlling bleeding and assisting with behavior crisis etc.Assignment. This is the full performance level for NAs. 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 outpatient care home or community living care or other patientsresidents who are in acute sub acute or chronic states of illness. The distinguishing factor is that patientresident assignments typically involve more complex nursing needs which can vary within a range of predictable to unpredictable requirements. NAs at this level also assume more of a peer educationmentorship role.Reference For more information on this qualification standard please visit httpswww.va.govohrmQualificationStandards.The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-5. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-3 to GS-5.Physical Requirements Physical aspects associated with work required of this assignment are typical for the occupation and would generally not require a pre-placement examination. EducationNote 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 httpope.ed.govaccreditation. 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 httpssites.ed.govinternationalrecognition-of-foreign-qualifications. Additional informationReceiving Service Credit or Earning Annual Vacation Leave Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate 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.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.This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.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.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.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 AdministrationOperations Security and Preparedness HRAOSP at The Fair Chance Act.ExpandHide additional informationCandidates 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.BenefitsHelp 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 windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefitsEligibility 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 evaluatedYou 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. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.Area of Consideration - Eligible applications will be reviewed and referred in the following order1. Current permanent VA employees of the facility.2. All other VA employees.3. All other applicantsExperience 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 religions 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. BenefitsHelp 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 windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefitsEligibility 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 documentsRequired DocumentsHelp To apply for this position you must provide a complete Application Package which includesResumeSpecial 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 resumeCV 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 LetterDD-214 Statement of ServiceDisability Letter VALicenseOther 1PCS OrdersPerformance AppraisalProfessional CertificationResumeSeparation Notice RIFSF-15SF-50 Notification of Personnel ActionTranscript 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 andor 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 ApplyHelpAll 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 12112025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click httpsapply.usastaffing.govViewQuestionnaire12833171.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. Agency contact informationNelson GonzalezPhone313-471-3936 X52197EmailNelson.Gonzalezva.govAddress VA St Louis Health Care System 1 Jefferson Barracks Drive St. Louis MO 63125 US Next stepsOnce 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 certificates 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 to 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.Fair and transparentThe Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity EEO Policy Financial suitability New employee probationary period Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy Selective Service Signature and false statements Social security number request Required DocumentsHelp To apply for this position you must provide a complete Application Package which includesResumeSpecial 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 resumeCV 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 LetterDD-214 Statement of ServiceDisability Letter VALicenseOther 1PCS OrdersPerformance AppraisalProfessional CertificationResumeSeparation Notice RIFSF-15SF-50 Notification of Personnel ActionTranscript 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 andor 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 ApplyHelpAll 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 12112025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click httpsapply.usastaffing.govViewQuestionnaire12833171.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.ExpandHide how to applyAgency contact informationNelson GonzalezPhone313-471-3936 X52197EmailNelson.Gonzalezva.govAddress VA St Louis Health Care System 1 Jefferson Barracks Drive St. Louis MO 63125 US Next stepsOnce 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 certificates 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 to 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.ExpandHide next stepsFair and transparentThe Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity EEO Policy Financial suitability New employee probationary period Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy Selective Service Signature and false statements Social security number request SummaryThe VA St. Louis Health Care System in St. Louis Missouri is currently recruiting for Nursing Assistants for various services within Jefferson Barracks and John Cochran facilities. Responsible personal patient care duties supporting diagnostic procedures technical nursing treatments patient charting and patient instruction which involves direct work relationships with patients and participation as a member of the nursing care team in direct services to patients.OverviewHelpAccepting applicationsOpen & closing dates 12012025 to 12112025 Salary41700 to - 62253 per year Pay scale & gradeGS 00 - 5LocationsMany vacancies in the following locations Jefferson Barracks VA Hospital Jefferson Barracks MO John Cochran VA Medical Center Saint Louis MO Remote jobNoTelework eligibleNoTravel RequiredNot requiredRelocation expenses reimbursedNo Appointment typePermanentWork scheduleFull-timeServiceExceptedPromotion potential5 Job family Series 0621 Nursing Assistant Supervisory statusNoSecurity clearanceNot RequiredDrug testYesPosition sensitivity and riskNon-sensitive NSLow RiskTrust determination processCredentialingSuitabilityFitnessFinancial disclosureNoBargaining unit statusNoAnnouncement numberCBSS-12833171-26-NGControl number851188500 Previous resultNext result Your session is about to expire Your USAJOBS session will expire due to inactivity in 8 minutes. 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