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Nursing Assistants (NAs) function as a member of the nursing care team and assist licensed nursing staff, and other members of the care team in the care of Veterans/Veterans receiving outpatient care, home or community living care or other Veterans/Veterans who are in acute, sub-acute, or chronic states of illness. Basic Requirements: U.S. Citizenship. Non-citizens may 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 NA occupation. Completion of an intensive, specialized, occupation-related course of study of less than one year which resulted in attaining certification as a nursing assistant may also meet in full the experience requirements for GS-3. Physical Requir