Veterans Care Nurse Assistant in Geriatrics, Rehab & Hospice

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Lyons (NJ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, within the VA New Jersey Health Care System Community Living Center (CLC), seeks a Nurse Assistant to provide Veteran-centered care across long-term, sub-acute, dementia, mental health, hospice, and palliative settings in Lyons, NJ.

Duties include direct care under supervision, collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, and ongoing competency development. Alternating weekends with a 12am–8am shift are described; extensive benefits are offered,

Qualifications

• Education recognized by the U.S. Department of Education; certificates for foreign education may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct care to Veterans under RN/LPN supervision.
• Communicates with Veterans and families; documents vital signs and daily care.
• Maintains safety, infection prevention, and accurate patient records; supports therapy plans.

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, within the VA New Jersey Health Care System Community Living Center (CLC), seeks a Nurse Assistant to provide Veteran-centered care across long-term, sub-acute, dementia, mental health, hospice, and palliative settings in Lyons, NJ.

Duties include direct care under supervision, collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, and ongoing competency development. Alternating weekends with a 12am–8am shift are described; extensive benefits are offered,