2026.02.15

What’s Veterans Health Administration like in terms of their business, the role, and the work culture?

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I’m Ms. Smith, currently looking for a job. I’d like to ask Dr. Job about the Nursing Assistant – Critical Care (Step Down Unit) position at Veterans Health Administration.

Ms.Smith

What’s the job title and where is it located?

Ms.Smith

The job title is Nursing Assistant in the Critical Care Step Down Unit, and it’s located in Tucson, Arizona.

Dr.Job

What’s the salary range for this position?

Ms.Smith

The salary for this position ranges from $39,625 to $64,696.

Dr.Job

What does a Nursing Assistant do?

Ms.Smith

A Nursing Assistant works as part of the nursing care team, helping licensed nursing staff take care of patients who need preventive, acute, sub-acute, chronic, maintenance, and hospice care.

Dr.Job

Are there any educational requirements for applicants?

Ms.Smith

Yes, applicants need to have at least one year of education beyond high school with courses related to the Nursing Assistant field, or they can complete a specialized course of study in nursing assistance that’s less than a year long.

Dr.Job

Do Nursing Assistants need to be proficient in English?

Ms.Smith

Absolutely! Nursing Assistants in direct patient-care roles must be proficient in both spoken and written English.

Dr.Job

Thank you, Dr. Job. I will review the details.

Ms.Smith