Nursing Staff

Company Description

New Jersey Department of Military & Veterans Affairs Central Office is in Lawrenceville, NJ, New Jersey. The organization is dedicated to serving military members and veterans, providing a range of services and support tailored to their needs. With a strong commitment to community and care, the department works to ensure the well-being and health of those who have served their country.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role located in Edison, NJ for a Nursing Staff member. The Nursing Staff will be responsible for providing direct patient care, administering medications, and advising patients on health maintenance and disease prevention. Responsibilities also include monitoring patient conditions, maintaining accurate health records, and communicating with healthcare team members to ensure coordinated care. The role requires compassionate caregiving and the ability to respond to urgent medical situations.

Qualifications

• Registration as a professional nurse in the State of New Jersey
• RAC- CT Certification
•  One (1) year of experience as a professional nurse in a hospital or other institution, clinic, or medical center
• Proficiency in Nursing and Medicine
• Experience in Caregiving and Patient Care
• Strong Communication skills

Special Notices

RESUME NOTE: Eligibility determinations will be based upon information presented on the resume and application only. Applicants who possess a degree from a college or university outside the United States must provide an evaluation of one’s transcripts from a recognized evaluation service at the time of submission by the above closing date. Failure to do so may result in your ineligibility.

PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS: As a prospective employee of the State of New Jersey, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S Department of Education’s website at https://StudentAid.gov/PSLF

VETERANS PREFERENCE: Are you a veteran? If so, proof of your NJ Veterans Preference is required at application. Please provide a copy of your New Jersey Civil Service Commission NOTIFICATION OF

VETERANS STATUS along with your cover letter and resume. For information on how to apply for Veterans Preference in the State of NJ, please visit the Civil Service Commission’s website at: https://www.state.nj.us/csc/seekers/veterans.

SAME APPLICANTS: If you are applying under the NJ “SAME” program, your supporting documentation (Schedule A or B letter), must be submitted along with your resume by the closing date indicated above. For more information on the SAME program, visit their website at: https://nj.gov/csc/same/overview/index.shtml, email: CSC-SAME@csc.nj.gov, or call CSC at (609) 292- 4144, option 3.

RESIDENCY: Effective 9/1/11, NJ PL 70 (NJ First Act), requires all State employees to reside in New Jersey, unless exempted under the law, or current employees who live out-of-state and do not have a break-in service of more than 7 calendar days, as they are “grandfathered.” New employees or current employees who were not grandfathered and who live out-of-state have one year after the date of employment to relocate their residence to New Jersey or request an exemption. Current employees who reside in NJ must retain NJ residency, unless he/she obtains an exemption. Employees who fail to meet the residency requirements or obtain an exemption will be removed from employment.

DRUG SCREENING: If you are a candidate for a position that involves direct client care with the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, you may be subject to pre and/or post-employment drug testing/ screening. The cost of any pre-employment testing will be at your expense. Candidates with a positive drug test result or those who refuse to be tested and/or cooperate with the testing requirement will not be hired. You will be advised if the position for which you’re being considered requires drug testing and how to proceed with the testing.

INFLUENZA VACCINATION: NJ State Law (N.J.S.A. 26:2H-18.79) requires ALL health care facility employees to have the influenza vaccination annually.

Submit application for employment, cover letter, resume, and other supporting documentation as a single PDF document, saving the file by your Last Name, First Name, to: MenloParkRecruitment@dmava.nj.gov or by U.S Mail: ATTN: Menlo Park HR Recruitment 132 Evergreen Road, P.O. Box 3013 Edison, NJ 08818-3013 Fax Number: (732) 452-4268