PermanentPosted 16 days ago

Nursing Assistant - (Community Living Center)

Veterans Health Administration · Amarillo, TX

$40k–$59k/ yearPay published by the employer
  • EmployerVeterans Health Administration
  • LocationAmarillo, TX
  • EmploymentFull-time
  • Posted16 days ago
  • Requisition886867500
  • ProfessionCertified Nursing Assistant

About this role

Veterans Health Administration is hiring a Nursing Assistant - (Community Living Center) in Amarillo, TX. The employer published a pay range of $40k–$59k per year, and the listing is for a full-time position. We list it here with the published pay so you can compare it with other certified nursing assistant roles before you apply.

Nursing assistants help patients with daily living, take vital signs and report changes to the nursing team.

Duties from the announcement

Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The Nursing Assistant (NA): Utilizes glucose monitoring machine to receive glucose readings for veterans refers deviation to appropriate health care staff. Provides direct care for complex Veterans. Makes observations of subtle changes in resident's condition, i.e., behavior shifts, mood, skin coloring, appetite, etc. and takes action accordingly within the NA's assigned role. Documents care given, observations and responses on appropriate tools or forms. Responds appropriately to subtle patient changes by contacting the appropriate nursing personal.

Duties as listed in the USAJobs announcement, a U.S. government posting.

How this pay compares

The midpoint of this range, $23.73 per hour, is 11% above the median of 12 CNA postings with published pay in Texas ($21.38 per hour).

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Amarillo, TX at a glance

  • $17.32/hrmedian pay, Amarillo area
  • $15–$19middle half of earners, per hour
  • 92price level, U.S. = 100
  • 5hospitals listed by CMS in Amarillo
  • The metro median is 1% below the Texas statewide median of $17.49 per hour. Nationally the median is $19.01 per hour.
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $17.32 median hour in Amarillo buys what $18.86 buys at the national price level.
  • HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations covering Potter County; shortage areas often have more openings.

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Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (May 2024), BEA regional price parities, CMS hospital directory, HRSA shortage areas, GSA per diem, state licensing boards. These are area figures, not this employer’s offer.

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What do certified nursing assistants get paid at other hospitals in Texas?

  • Veterans Health AdministrationTemple, TX$23.73/hr
  • CommonSpirit HealthHOUSTON, TX$19.38/hr
  • AmedisysConroe, TX$19.00/hr

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Typical requirements

  • State-approved CNA training and active state registry listing
  • BLS certification
  • Many hospital roles ask for recent patient-care experience

General requirements for this profession. Check the exact requirements with your recruiter.

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