Nursing Assistant (CLC) Jobs in USA 2026 – Great Career Opportunity Full Time

If you are looking for a stable healthcare career in the United States with excellent benefits and long-term growth, Nursing Assistant (CLC) Jobs in USA 2026 offer a valuable opportunity. These positions are announced by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and are focused on providing direct, hands-on care to Veterans in Community Living Centers (CLC).

This is an open continuous announcement and will remain active until September 30, 2026, allowing eligible candidates to apply at any time during the hiring period.

Who Can Apply
Open to current permanent federal employees and U.S. citizens.
Note: The 2-page resume limit does not apply to this position.

Position Overview

This is an open continuous announcement through September 30, 2026. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis (initial cutoff: December 4, 2025, then bi-weekly). Nursing Assistants (NAs) provide direct, hands-on care to Veterans in a Community Living Center (CLC).

Key Duties

• Provide direct care to Veterans with complex needs.
• Monitor vital signs, glucose levels, intake/output, and report changes promptly.
• Perform nursing tasks within scope (e.g., tracheostomy care, suctioning, catheterization, colostomy care, basic wound care).
• Observe and document physical and behavioral changes accurately.
• Support treatment plans, participate in care meetings, and promote Veteran independence.
• Use patient-care equipment safely (lifts, tubs, monitoring systems).
• Maintain a clean, safe environment and follow infection control practices.
• Assist with patient transport using government vehicles.
• Respond to behavioral issues and initiate basic life support when needed.
• Serve as mentor/preceptor to other NAs as assigned.

Work Schedule: Rotating shifts (Day/Night, 12-hour shifts)

Pay & Benefits

• Pay: Competitive; higher step may be set for qualifying experience.
• Paid Time Off: 37–50 days/year (annual leave, sick leave, 11 federal holidays).
• Parental Leave: Up to 12 weeks paid after 12 months.
• Child Care Subsidy: Up to 25% for eligible families (income limits apply).
• Retirement: Federal pension + TSP (401k) with up to 5% VA match.
• Insurance: Federal health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care.
• Telework/Virtual: Not available.
• Relocation/Sign-On Bonus: Not authorized.

Conditions of Employment

• U.S. citizenship required (with limited exceptions per VA policy).
• Background/security check, drug screening, and pre-employment physical required.
• English proficiency required.
• Selective Service registration for eligible males.
• Seasonal influenza vaccination required (or approved exemption).
• REAL ID–compliant identification required for onboarding (effective May 7, 2025).
• 1–2 year trial period applies.

Qualifications (GS-03 to GS-05)

Basic Requirement (meet one):

• 6 months general experience; or
• 1 year of education above high school related to nursing (transcripts required); or
• Completion of an approved NA training program.

GS-03 (Entry): Meets basic requirement.

GS-04:

• 1 year specialized experience as an NA or related medical role or
• 2 years of post-high school education related to healthcare (transcripts required),
• Plus demonstrated skills in patient care, observation, equipment use, and communication.

GS-05 (Full Performance):

• 1 year experience equivalent to GS-04 or
• Bachelor’s degree with healthcare-related coursework (transcripts required),
• Plus ability to assist with full nursing care, communicate effectively, precept new NAs, and respond to emergencies.

Preferred: CNA training, BLS certification, 1 year NA experience, strong documentation and communication skills.

Driver’s License: Required (for patient transport).

Reference: VA Qualification Standards
https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/

Education

If using education to qualify, submit transcripts from an accredited institution.
Foreign education requires a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency.
Accreditation check: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/
Foreign credentials info: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/

How You’ll Be Evaluated

Applications are reviewed for qualifications and verified through references. Paid and unpaid (volunteer) experience counts if relevant. Clear, specific descriptions are required.

Required Documents

• Resume (use the VA clinical resume template):
  https://vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Resume.docx
  Upload this one-page clinical resume in the “Resume” field. Your full CV (any length) may be uploaded in “Other.”
• Additional documents as applicable (transcripts, SF-50, DD-214, certifications, etc.).

How to Apply

Apply online by 11:59 PM (ET) on 09/30/2026.
Preview questionnaire: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12837632
Submit your application through USAJOBS and ensure all documents are uploaded.

Next Steps

You’ll receive email confirmation after applying. Qualified applicants may be referred to hiring managers and contacted for interviews. Check your application status anytime in your USAJOBS account.

Note: Annual influenza vaccination (or approved exemption) is a condition of employment for all VA Health

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