Nurse Aide/Med Aide (PRN)- Norfolk Veterans Home
About The Position
Provide quality care for each member to maintain quality of life while preserving members’ dignity and confidentiality. Perform routine nursing duties in the general care of elderly members at the Veterans Home. Prepare, administer, and document oral and topical medications and treatments. Members may occasionally need transportation to or from activities, a doctor, or a hospital. This is a PRN position requiring a minimum of 32 work hours per month, including 16 weekend hours. The listed compensation is $24.625 to $31.859 per hour depending on experience, consisting of a $21.625–$28.859 base rate plus a $3.00-per-hour differential, with additional shift differentials of $1–$1.75 per hour.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Complete a state-approved 76-hour nurse aide training course and competency evaluation program.
- Be listed on the Nebraska Nurse Aide Registry.
- Complete a pre-employment background check and drug screen.
- Successfully complete the Medication Aide course and be listed on the Medication Aide Registry within the first year of employment.
- Be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally and push or pull up to 75 pounds occasionally on a daily basis.
- Be able to frequently bend at the waist and neck, frequently twist at the waist, and walk or stand for up to 90% of the shift.
- Be able to interact positively with members and others and remain flexible to meet changing job demands.
- Work a minimum of 32 hours per month, including 16 weekend hours.
Responsibilities
- Provide quality care to maintain members’ quality of life.
- Maintain members’ dignity and confidentiality.
- Perform routine nursing duties in the general care of elderly members.
- Prepare, administer, and document oral and topical medications and treatments.
- Occasionally transport members to or from activities, a doctor, or a hospital.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, with eligibility varying by position, agency, and employment status.
- Paid time off.
- Retirement benefits.
- Professional development opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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