Duties. Total-Rewards-of-an-Allied-Health-VA-Career-Brochure.pdf. Nursing Assistant. vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Total-Rewards-of-a-Nursing-Assistant-Career-Flyer.pdf. The Nursing Assistant functions as a responsible member of the nursing staff. This functional statement accurately describes the responsibilities and functions of the Nursing Assistant for Nursing Services. Duties include but not limited to. Performs a variety of nu...