IVH-A CNA-VETERANS NURSING ASSISTANT-CERTIFIED (2ND SHIFT) (UMP)

State of Illinois•Anna, IL

4d•$4,375 - $5,803•Onsite

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs is hiring a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide direct nursing assistance and personal care to residents of Veterans’ Homes. Under the general supervision of the Assistant Director of Nursing, the CNA helps meet residents’ physical, emotional, and social needs while supporting a safe, respectful, person-centered environment. The position is based at 792 N Main St, Anna, Illinois, and works 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM on a 14-day set schedule, five days per week, including every other weekend; the schedule may change based on agency need. The position is fully onsite. The role requires successful completion of an Illinois-approved Basic Nursing Assistant Training Program of at least 120 hours, including 80 hours of theoretical instruction and 40 hours of clinical practice. Employment conditions include background and drug screening, a pre-employment physical, meeting agency health and vaccine policies, maintaining CPR certification and active status on the Illinois Department of Public Health Nurse Aide Registry, and meeting required health examination and tuberculin testing requirements. The position requires use of office equipment including personal computers, attendance at relevant training, travel as needed, and availability for overtime. It is classified as heavy work, involving lifting up to 100 pounds at a time and frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

Successful completion of an Illinois-approved Basic Nursing Assistant Training Program with at least 120 hours of instruction, including at least 80 hours of theoretical instruction and 40 hours of clinical practice.
Ability to pass a background check, drug screen, and pre-employment physical.
Ability to meet agency vaccine and health-related policies and guidance.
Ability to acquire and maintain a Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate.
Inclusion on the Illinois Department of Public Health Nurse Aide Registry within 60 days of hire, with active status maintained and updated documentation provided as applicable throughout employment.
Completion of a health inventory and physical examination within the specified period surrounding initial employment, including a tuberculin test.
Ability to use office equipment, including personal computers.
Ability to attend seminars, conferences, and training relevant to the job duties.
Ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
Ability to perform heavy work, including lifting up to 100 pounds at a time and frequently lifting or carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Availability to work overtime, including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing assistance and personal care to residents with physical and/or mental impairments in accordance with state and federal regulatory guidelines.
Carry out treatment measures as directed by clinical staff, including taking and recording weights and vital signs; shampooing; applying lotions and creams; and performing or assisting with range-of-motion exercises.
Report residents’ compliance with treatments to the nurse, including orthotic splints, wound dressings, skin wraps, oxygen therapy, and other related treatments.
Continually inspect and check residents in assigned areas to ensure their comfort and safety.
Perform routine straightening and organizing of residents’ units.
Use effective infection-control practices and universal precautions in resident care.
Perform other duties reasonably within the scope of the position.