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- NOTE: This is an Open Continuous Announcement (OCA) that will be used to fill Nursing Assistant vacancies in all specialties at both East Orange and Lyons campuses of the VA NJ Health Care System.
- GS-4 Nursing Assistant: Experience: One year of specialized experience as a CNA or experience in another medical field (licensed practical nurse, health technician, hospital corpsman, etc.)
- Ability to assist in the full range of nursing care to patients/residents with physical and/or behavioral problems in a hospital, long term care or outpatient setting under the direction of a Registered Nurse and/or Licensed Vocational Nurse/Licensed Practical Ability to communicate orally with patients/residents, families, interdisciplinary team and other personnel.
- This includes serving as a preceptor to new NAs by assisting with the coordination of their orientation and overseeing/assessing their practical experience while in a clinical Ability to recognize and react to emergent patient/resident care situations and intervene while waiting for assistance.
- Physical Requirements: Heavy lifting 35 lbs., carrying, 1 hour, heavy carrying, 35 pounds and over, pushing (4 hours), reaching over shoulder, both hands required, walking (4 hours), standing (4 hours), kneeling, repeated bending, both legs required, ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously, ability to distinguish colors.
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