Certified Nurse Assistant for Federal Contract

Charleston, SC - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Certified Nurse Assistant Inpatient CNA

Location
Charleston VA Health Care System
Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center
Charleston South Carolina

Pay
Base hourly pay $22 to $26
Per diem as needed shifts

Schedule
Day shift 0730 to 2000
Night shift 1930 to 0800
Weekdays weekends and holidays
12 hour shifts for inpatient psych
On call and off duty hours required based on facility needs

Contract Term
Base year with four option years
Long term federal contract

Position Overview
You support inpatient Med Surg and Inpatient Psychiatry units. You deliver direct patient care under RN supervision. You work as part of the care team. You follow VA policies and safety standards.

Key Duties
Provide basic nursing care with minimal RN oversight
Take and document vital signs and blood sugars
Report abnormal findings to RN immediately
Assist with patient hygiene feeding mobility and transfers
Support patients receiving oxygen suction catheters and isolation care
Perform EKGs as requested
Assist with diagnostic and emergency procedures
Collect label and transport specimens
Escort and transport patients
Provide 1 to 1 patient safety observation as needed
Support admissions inventories and contraband checks
Document care accurately in patient records
Maintain equipment and report repair needs

Experience Requirements
Current CNA certification from any US state
AHA BLS required
CPR certified
Two years direct patient care experience within the last three years
At least one year recent experience in Med Surg Long Term Care Nursing Home or Inpatient Psychiatry
Must have worked within the last six months

Uniform
Royal blue scrubs and name badge required
OR and sterile processing exceptions apply

Submission Requirements
Resume
AHA BLS card

Additional Information
Timely attendance required
Accurate timecard entry required
Fraud or falsification leads to removal
Replacement of staff occurs within 48 hours if needed

Apply now to support Veterans through a stable long term VA contract. Please send resume and certifications to

Required Experience:

Junior IC

Certified Nurse Assistant Inpatient CNALocationCharleston VA Health Care SystemRalph H. Johnson VA Medical CenterCharleston South CarolinaPay Base hourly pay $22 to $26 Per diem as needed shiftsSchedule Day shift 0730 to 2000 Night shift 1930 to 0800 Weekdays weekends and holidays 12 hour shifts for...