Direct Care Nursing Assistants assist the care team in the coordination of care focused on the veteran transition through the continuum of care, veteran and family education, veteran self management, and supporting factors that impact customer satisfaction. Considers all characteristics of the individual age and life stages, state of health, race, culture, values, and previous experiences. 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. 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. English Language Proficiency: Nurs