Location & Practice Overview

This Certified Nursing Assistant role is based at the El Paso VA Health Care System, part of Veterans Integrated Services Network 17. The facility supports inpatient and outpatient veteran care under a federal healthcare staffing engagement managed by ProSidian Consulting.

Facility El Paso VA Health Care System
Address 5001 N Piedras St, El Paso, TX 79930
Network VISN 17 – Texas VA systems
Care Setting Hospital-based VA medical center
Practice Type Direct patient care support

Responsibilities

  • Measure and record vital signs including blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rate, temperature, height, and weight.
  • Assist patients with bathing, shaving, grooming, feeding, and other personal hygiene activities.
  • Support patient mobility by assisting with walking, repositioning, transferring, and wheelchair or litter transport.
  • Collect routine non-blood specimens and apply or remove simple dressings, binders, and hot or cold packs as directed.
  • Document care activities, intake and output, and observations; report changes in patient condition to the charge nurse or physician.
  • Assist with admissions, discharges, preoperative and postoperative care, and maintain clean, organized patient areas and supplies.

Work is performed under established clinical procedures and direction from nursing personnel.

Qualifications & Requirements

Candidates must meet the education and certification standards listed below. Prior CNA experience is not stated as mandatory; training may be provided if needed.

Education
High school graduate
Certification
Current BLS (Basic Life Support)
Experience
Not specified by employer
Core Skills
Accurate vital-sign measurement, personal care assistance, mobility support, clear communication of observations

Compensation & Benefits

Pay for this contract-contingent assignment is set within the local market range for Certified Nursing Assistants supporting VA facilities in El Paso.

  • Compensation: $17–$22 per hour
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance options available to eligible full-time employees
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match for eligible employees
  • Vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays (including government holidays)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts and supplemental life/AD&D insurance

Schedule & Work Environment

Employment Type Contract Contingent
Worksite On-site at El Paso VA Health Care System
Shift Details Not specified in the posting
Project Context Supports VISN 17 staffing needs over a projected multi-month engagement

Patient Population & Clinical Setting

Care is delivered to veterans receiving services at a VA medical center. Specific unit assignment and acuity level are determined at the facility.

Population Veterans
Setting VA Health Care System – hospital environment
Care Context Bedside assistance and unit-based support
Department To be confirmed during recruitment

Clinical Focus & Key Services

The position centers on routine bedside nursing assistance within a VA hospital environment, supporting daily care needs and basic clinical monitoring.

Vital Signs & Monitoring Blood pressure, pulse, respiration, temperature, height, weight, intake/output
Activities of Daily Living Personal hygiene, feeding, grooming, comfort measures
Mobility Support Ambulation, transfers, positioning, facility transport
Basic Treatment Support Simple dressings, hot/cold packs, specimen collection (non-blood)

Role Highlights

This Certified Nursing Assistant opportunity offers placement within a federal VA healthcare environment through ProSidian Consulting's staffing engagement. The position supports veteran care at the El Paso VA Health Care System as part of the broader VISN 17 network. Unlike a direct federal VA appointment, this is a contract-contingent role managed by an external consulting and staffing organization. Its hospital-based setting provides a clinical support environment within the VA system, with the specific department and individual assignment details established during recruitment.

  • Federal healthcare environment at the El Paso VA Health Care System in Texas
  • Contract-contingent placement managed by ProSidian Consulting rather than direct VA employment
  • Position within VISN 17, the regional Veterans Health Administration network serving Texas
  • Hospital-based clinical setting focused on supporting healthcare services for military veterans
  • Opportunity to contribute to a broader VA healthcare staffing engagement through an external contractor

About ProSidian Consulting, LLC

ProSidian Consulting is a management and operations consulting firm founded in 2008 and headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. The firm delivers services in risk management, regulatory compliance, business process improvement, information technology effectiveness, energy and sustainability, and human capital management to private-sector organizations, Fortune 1000 companies, and federal and state government agencies.

Headquarters Charlotte, North Carolina
Founded 2008
Service Areas Risk, Compliance, Business Process, IT, Energy & Sustainability, Human Capital
Client Base Private sector, Fortune 1000, federal and state agencies

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CNA certification required beyond the high-school diploma and BLS?
The posting lists high-school graduation and current BLS certification. It does not separately list a Texas nurse aide registry requirement; candidates should confirm any facility-specific credentialing needs with the employer.
Will this be a direct VA employee position or a contractor role?
The role is a contract-contingent assignment through ProSidian Consulting supporting the El Paso VA Health Care System under a VISN 17 engagement.
Is previous hospital or VA experience required?
The employer does not specify a minimum experience requirement. Training will be provided if needed.
What department or unit will I be assigned to?
The original announcement does not identify a specific nursing department or specialty unit. Assignment details are confirmed during recruitment.
How long is the individual assignment expected to last?
The broader VISN 17 staffing initiative is described as covering a projected 24-month period, but the exact duration of an individual CNA contract is not stated.

Certified Nursing Assistant in El Paso, TX

This Certified Nursing Assistant position in El Paso, Texas, is associated with ProSidian Consulting's healthcare staffing engagement at the El Paso VA Health Care System. The opportunity places a contract-based healthcare professional within the Veterans Health Administration environment, serving a facility that is part of VISN 17's regional network of VA medical services. Unlike positions involving direct federal employment, this assignment is managed through an external consulting contractor supporting VA healthcare operations. The hospital-based setting connects the role to the broader delivery of medical services for veterans in the El Paso area. Specific departmental placement and individual contract arrangements are determined through the recruitment process.

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