The Nursing Assistant (NA) performs a range of patient care in a variety of settings. The NA performs care as delegated by a Registered Nurse to those patients on a behavioral Health Unit at the Albany Stratton VAMC. Work includes assisting other medical personnel in the care or treatment of patients who have serious and sometimes life-threatening illnesses or medical conditions, and assisting nursing staff with direct patient care. 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: Must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with VA Handbook 5005, part II, chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3j. Education: One year above high school with cours