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Defense Health Agency

Nursing Assistant

Houston, TX · On-site +1

$37K - $48K/yr

... nursing care; assist with procedures as directed; obtaining vital signs or specimens from patients and maintain patient medical records. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work ...

Belle, LLC

Nurse Practitioner: Remote Urgent Care

Frisco, TX · Remote

$103K - $142K/yr

This role focuses on responding to urgent clinical escalations from our nursing team, with the ... Document all encounters accurately and timely in the electronic medical record. * Assist in ...

Belle, LLC

Nurse Practitioner: Remote Urgent Care

Frisco, TX · On-site +1

$102K - $141K/yr

This role focuses on responding to urgent clinical escalations from our nursing team, with the ... Document all encounters accurately and timely in the electronic medical record. * Assist in ...

YO AI Labs

Personal Assistant - Remote

Houston, TX · Remote

$25 - $40/hr

Personal Assistant Location: Remote Job Type: Contractor Pay: $20-$34/hour Job Overview We are looking for an experienced Personal Assistant to provide administrative and organizational support while ...

YO AI Labs

Personal Assistant - Remote

Dallas, TX · Remote

$25 - $40/hr

Personal Assistant Location: Remote Job Type: Contractor Pay: $20-$34/hour Job Overview We are looking for an experienced Personal Assistant to provide administrative and organizational support while ...

YO AI Labs

Personal Assistant - Remote

Austin, TX · Remote

$25 - $40/hr

Personal Assistant Location: Remote Job Type: Contractor Pay: $20-$34/hour Job Overview We are looking for an experienced Personal Assistant to provide administrative and organizational support while ...

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What is a remote nursing assistant?

Remote nursing assistants are healthcare professionals who provide support to patients and medical staff from a remote location, often using telehealth technology. Their responsibilities may include monitoring patient data, assisting with virtual check-ins, updating records, and communicating with patients or caregivers via phone or video calls. While they do not provide hands-on care, they play a crucial role in supporting patient health and ensuring continuity of care in virtual or home care settings.

How does a remote nursing assistant typically collaborate with on-site medical staff to ensure quality patient care?

Remote Nursing Assistants play a crucial role in supporting on-site healthcare teams by providing virtual patient monitoring, documentation, and communication. They frequently interact with nurses and physicians via secure digital platforms to share patient updates, relay vital information, and ensure timely follow-ups. Effective collaboration relies on strong communication skills and attention to detail, as Remote Nursing Assistants must accurately document observations and escalate concerns promptly. This teamwork helps maintain continuity of care, even when working from different locations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a remote nursing assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Remote Nursing Assistant, you need foundational healthcare knowledge, patient care experience, and a relevant certification such as CNA or equivalent. Familiarity with telehealth platforms, electronic health record (EHR) systems, and secure communication tools is typically required. Strong interpersonal skills, reliability, and the ability to communicate clearly and compassionately are vital for remote patient support. These skills and qualities ensure effective virtual care, accurate documentation, and positive patient experiences in a remote healthcare environment.

What is the difference between Remote Nursing Assistant vs Remote Medical Assistant?

AspectRemote Nursing AssistantRemote Medical Assistant
CertificationsCertified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or similarMedical Assistant certification or relevant training
Work EnvironmentAssists patients with basic care, often in healthcare settings or remotelySupports administrative and clinical tasks in healthcare offices or remotely
Employer & IndustryHospitals, clinics, home health agenciesMedical offices, outpatient clinics, healthcare providers

Remote Nursing Assistants primarily focus on patient care and basic health support, often requiring CNA certification, while Remote Medical Assistants handle administrative and clinical tasks, usually with a Medical Assistant certification. Both roles are vital in healthcare but differ in responsibilities and work environments.

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Nursing Assistant

San Antonio, TX • On-site, Remote

Veterans Health Administration
Health Care and Social Assistance • 10K+ employees

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$36K - $59K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

Summary
Nursing Assistants (NA) position is located in the Audie Murphy VA, San Antonio, TX. The NA assists licensed nursing staff in the care of patients/residents receiving outpatient care, home or community living care or other patients/residents who are in acute, sub-acute or chronic states of illness. Care involves more complex nursing needs which can vary within a range of predictable to unpredictable requirements.
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Major Duties:
Clinical Skills
  1. Assists veterans with activities of daily living and mobility. Responds to veterans needs within the scope of practice.
  2. Completes all care assignments in a safe and timely manner.
  3. Actively participates in unit level quality improvement activities and attends huddles, team meetings, and assigned committees.
  4. Completes applicable documentation per policy to include but not limited to Intake/Output, daily weights, vital signs, pain score, hourly rounding, blood glucose testing with accurate comment for notification.
  5. Uses the appropriate equipment for safe patient handling to include but not limited to: SCDs, bladder scanner, Bucks tractions, lift equipment, CPM, glucometer to include maintenance of quality controls as applicable.
  6. Adheres to all reusable medical equipment (RME) standard operating procedures.
  7. Participates in the equipment inventory process.
  8. Implements the appropriate interventions to prevent/reduce hospital acquired pressure ulcers and patient falls under the direction of the RN/LVN.
  9. 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 catheterization, colostomy care, skin care, simple dressing, application of braces and prosthetic devices.
  10. May assist with surgical skin preparation to include hair clipping and holding limbs.
  11. Participates in maintaining a clean, safe environment for the Veteran.
  12. Maintains BLS certification and demonstrates proper procedure in initiating CPR.
  13. Transports patients safely and professionally as assigned using hand off communication tool.
  14. Transports medication, supplies, equipment, blood and specimens and any other transport needs as directed.
  15. Monitors patients according to levels of observation i.e., 1:1 veteran as well as veterans in a close observation status in accordance with facility polies.
  16. Age differences - delivers nursing care that reflects the various phases of the life cycle from 18 to 85 years and over.
  17. Performs other tasks requested by the RN/LVN or primary care provider.

Emergency Intervention:
  1. Is able to apply knowledge of effective verbal interactions and preventative tactics, such as the use of the least restrictive environment, when confronted by aggressive, potentially assaultive, disruptive, confused and elopement risk patients.
  2. Is able to utilize knowledge of physical, social, and emotional factors when assisting with patient care.
  3. Is able to recognize and initiate life saving measures timely and appropriately in the absence of other members of the healthcare team.
  4. Is able to participate in the planning and/or implementation of various codes and emergency management procedures.

Patient Education and Planned Activities:
  1. Participates in group meetings to help patients share feelings, improve socialization skills & enhance their self-esteem.
  2. Applies knowledge of human behavior & the various degrees of physical & mental impairment, is able to reinforce patient/family teaching provided by the registered nurse.
  3. Assists the professional nurse in planning & implementation of patient educational/recreational activities.
  4. Motivates patients to participate in learning & recreational activities to improve their quality of life.

Work Schedule: Compressed tours, rotating weekend / holiday. Must be flexible with scheduling. Other Tours maybe added.
Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized
Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer 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 life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Telework: Not Available.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 54768-70F
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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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 form(s) 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, driver's 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; and
  • 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.
  • English Language Proficiency. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English.
  • Experience, Education or Training. You must meet one of the following to meet the basic requirements for a Nursing Assistant (NA):
    1. Six (6) months of general experience. Experience must demonstrate the ability to acquire the knowledge and skills to perform the work of a NA; OR,
    2. One year of education above high school with courses related to the NA occupation; OR,
    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-03: Experience and Education. None beyond the basic requirements.
GS-04:
  • 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
  • AND Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs). All the following Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) must be demonstrated in your resume to qualify:
    1. Ability to provide a range of patient/resident care and contribute to the completion of the nurse care plan and recovery of patients/residents.
    2. Ability to observe patients/residents' or resident's physical or emotional status and refer deviations and/or problems to supervisor in a timely manner.
    3. 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.
    4. Ability to communicate effectively with patients/residents, their families and other health professionals.

GS-05:
  • 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 bachelor's degree that included 24 semester hours of courses related to health care or possession of a bachelor's degree; AND
  • AND Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs). All the following Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) must be demonstrated in your resume to qualify:
    1. 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.
    2. 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.
    3. 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:
  1. At least 1 year experience.
  2. Experience in a critical care area.
  3. Relevant training / certification.

Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.
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: Moderate lifting, 15-44 pounds; Moderate carrying, 15-44 pounds; Straight pulling (1 hours); Pushing (1-3 hours); Reaching above shoulder; Use of fingers; Both hands required; Walking (4 hours); Standing (2-7 hours); Kneeling (2 hours); Repeated bending (2 hours); Climbing, use of legs and arms; Both legs required; Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; Near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4; Specific visual requirement (specify) 20/40 DVA; corrected; Both eyes required; Ability to distinguish basic colors; Hearing (aid may be permitted); Sitting (8 hours); Simple grasping (2-4 hours); Fine manipulation (including keyboarding 4-6 hours); Twisting (2 hours); Mental and emotional stability
Education
IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on 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: h
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The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the largest integrated health care system in the United States, serving millions of Veterans each year. Located in Phoenix, AZ, and many other parts of the US, the VHA operates under the Department of Veteran Affairs, as suggested by their official website va.gov. The VHA is dedicated to providing the highest level of comprehensive care to its veterans. The organization offers a broad spectrum of medical, surgical, and rehabilitative care, including mental health services, research, and pharmacy benefits.

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