Nursing Assistant (NA)

Overview

CVP seeks Nursing Assistants (NAs) to join our team in providing our Nation's Veterans with skilled nursing care at the VA New Jersey Health Care System (VANJHCS) at East Orange VA Medical Center located at 385 Tremont Avenue, East Orange, NJ 07018.

Responsibilities

• Perform personal nursing care including feeding, walking, lifting, turning patients, and providing hygiene care using specialized equipment
• Take, record, and report vital signs and changes in patients' condition, assist doctors in diagnostic examinations and emergency procedures
• Assemble necessary equipment, position patients, collect and transport specimens to laboratory, and escort patients to diagnostic studies
• Change simple dressings, care for patients with infections and communicable diseases, and provide care for patients receiving oxygen therapy
• Conduct admission inventories including contraband searches, provide 1:1 care as Patient Safety Partner, and perform EKGs as requested
• Document patient information and promote physical independence through self-care supervision

Qualifications

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from American Heart Association
• Minimum one (1) year current experience as a Nursing Assistant in medical/surgical unit, long-term care/nursing home, or inpatient psychiatric unit
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to speak, read, understand, and write English fluently
• Computer literacy and ability to use healthcare technology
• Physical ability to lift, turn, and assist patients without restrictions

Experience Requirements:

• Direct patient care experience in hospital, nursing home, or psychiatric settings
• Knowledge of basic nursing procedures and patient safety protocols
• Experience with vital signs monitoring, patient hygiene care, and mobility assistance
• Understanding of infection control procedures and medical equipment care

Location

• East Orange VA Medical Center located at 385 Tremont Avenue, East Orange, NJ 07018

 

Pay Rate

• Hourly Pay: $28/hr
• Health & Wellness (H&W): $5.09/hr (H&W will be prorated based on enrollment in the benefits offered, including automatic enrollment in employer-paid plans)

 

About CVP

 

CVP is an award-winning healthcare and next-gen technology and consulting services firm solving critical problems for healthcare, national security, and public sector clients. We help organizations achieve lasting transformation.

 

CVP is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to actively recruiting individuals and providing advancement opportunities based on merit and legitimate job qualifications. We ensure that all associates receive equal opportunities based on their personal qualifications and job requirements. CVP strictly prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment.

 

At CVP, we cultivate a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all associated. We are committed to maintaining a workplace where everyone can grow both personally and professionally.