Compassionate Nursing Assistant — Patient Care Champion

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; East Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Department of Veterans Affairs in East Orange, NJ is seeking a Nursing Assistant to perform activities of daily living and provide care contributing to the Veteran's treatment plan, recovery, and wellness under the supervision of a licensed health care provider. Qualifications include meeting basic requirements, GS-3 to GS-5 grades, and potential grandfathering provisions for current VHA employees.

Applicants may qualify by education, training, or experience as described in the VA

Qualifications

• Six months of general experience demonstrating ability to learn nursing assistant duties.
• One year of education above high school with courses related to nursing care.
• Completion of an intensive nursing assistant training program under one year.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living under supervision of a licensed health care provider.
• Contribute to the care plan and patient recovery under guidance of nursing staff.

Skills

Nursing care

Communication

Observation

Emergency response

Education

Two years college with related health courses

Bachelor’s degree in health care

Tools

Medical equipment handling

Job description

The US Department of Veterans Affairs in East Orange, NJ is seeking a Nursing Assistant to perform activities of daily living and provide care contributing to the Veteran's treatment plan, recovery, and wellness under the supervision of a licensed health care provider. Qualifications include meeting basic requirements, GS-3 to GS-5 grades, and potential grandfathering provisions for current VHA employees.

Applicants may qualify by education, training, or experience as described in the VA