Nursing Assistant - Mental Health

Veterans Health Administration
Iowa City, IA On-site Full-time $37,026–$60,453/yr
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Workplace On-site
Employment Full-time
Location Iowa City, IA
Salary $37,026–$60,453/yr
Career field Healthcare support
Matched occupation Nursing Assistants
Posted Sep 18, 2026
Source USAJobs (federal)

About this role

The Iowa City VA Health Care System is hiring a Nursing Assistant for the Mental Health Unit. This role provides direct patient care, supports a safe therapeutic environment, and assists with recovery-oriented, trauma-informed care for veterans in acute psychiatric stabilization. The Nursing Assistant assists with activities of daily living, promoting dignity, privacy, and independence.

Role content above is provided by Veterans Health Administration via USAJobs (federal). Applying continues on the employer’s own website.

Career context

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Matched career Nursing Assistants
Healthcare support
$42,260US median annual pay
+2.3%Projected growth · slower than average
204,100Annual openings
1.4MCurrently employed

The employer range is about 15% above the $42,260/yr national median for the matched occupation.

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