Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA, NA)

Customer Value Partners (CVP) is currently seeking Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) to support operations within the VA Palo Alto Health Care System. Selected CNAs could be called upon to work in an Acute Care Facility or Community Living Center. The following facilities are supported: 

• Palo Alto VA Medical Center, 3801 Miranda Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304 
• Menlo Park VA Medical Center, Community Living Center, 795 Willow Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025 

CNAs provide a range of assistance and support for Veteran patients by providing personal patient care, support for diagnostic procedures, performing technical nursing treatments as delegated by Nursing staff, appropriate documentation, and offering basic patient instruction under the guidance of a Registered Nurse. 

**The available positions are full-time, only. Various schedules are available. If you accept employment with CVP, you must also acknowledge that any assigned schedule is subject to change at the direction of either CVP or its customers. Given the proximity of the two locations, new hires may be assigned to either facility.** 
 
Position Pays: $18.13- $30/hr. 

• Assist physicians and nurses in the performance of diagnostic examinations by performing duties such as monitoring vital signs, preparing and positioning the patient, or by performing a variety of routine diagnostic tests such as glucometer test for blood glucose level, collection of urine sample, etc.
• Assist physicians and nurses in the care and treatment of veteran patients receiving medical, surgical or skilled long term treatment. 
• Provide a full range of patient care to complex patients with a variety of physical and/or behavioral problems including personal nursing care, support duties, and treatments. 
• Use good communication skills in dealing with patients, some of whom are unusually difficult to care for or communicate with. 
• Comply with universal precaution and with all infection control policies and procedures. 
• Make rounds to ensure visual contact, safety, and comfort of each patient. 
• Maintain a safe/clean work environment and completes assigned environmental duties. 
• Enter specific information onto the patients' records using the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS). 
• Perform direct patient support work including personal patient care and/or basic patient education. 
• Clean bedside tables, stocks linens, cleans wheelchairs, and other direct resident care equipment using appropriate precautions. 

• Licensed as a CNA by the CDPH.
• Trained and experienced in hospital nursing.
• At least two years experience as a CNA.
• Capable of providing nursing care for adult medical and surgical patients.
• Active and maintains current BLS certification.
• No health or physical disability restrictions that interfere with the performance of assigned duties.
• Documented training and skills verification.

All candidates must be able to: 

• Sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders during the work shift.
• Lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist.
• Lift up to 20 lbs.
• Carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance.
• Push/pull with 30 lbs of force.

Shift

• Various schedules are available.

Location

• Palo Alto VA Medical Center, 3801 Miranda Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304.
• Menlo Park VA Medical Center, Community Living Center, 795 Willow Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025.

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 and build a healthy, safe, and equitable world—a future we call What’s Next. 

What do we do? We do work that matters like advancing mental and behavioral health, streamlining immigration, and improving access and outcomes for underserved populations including Veterans, people experiencing homelessness, and rural American residents.  

How do we do it? Our team of industry experts deliver integrated, innovative solutions in Healthcare Research & Technology, Digital Transformation, Data Science, Cybersecurity, Marketing Communications & Change Management, and Strategy & Transformation. 

Why do we do it? Our core values define the CVP culture, guide our decisions, and enable our client-focused mission. We’re relentlessly focused on making a difference and building What’s Next for our clients and their customers. 

We believe diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential components of our individual and collective success, and our commitment to hiring and supporting Veterans has earned us three HIRE Vets gold medallions. Join us to start or advance your career with a mission-focused firm transforming healthcare, enhancing security, and making government work better. 

Customer Value Partners, LLC is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. Customer Value Partners seeks to provide employment opportunities for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.