IVH-A CNA-VETERANS NURSING ASSISTANT-CERTIFIED (PART-TIME 3RD SHIFT) (UMP)

State of Illinois • Anna, IL

4d • 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 the Department’s Veterans’ Homes. Under the general supervision of the Assistant Director of Nursing, the CNA helps meet residents’ physical, emotional, and social needs and supports a safe, respectful, person-centered environment.

This part-time position is based at 792 N Main St, Anna, Illinois. The scheduled hours are 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM, three days per week on a 14-day set schedule, including every other weekend. The schedule may change based on agency needs. The anticipated starting salary is $25.14 per hour, up to $4,375 monthly based on hours worked.

Requirements

• Successfully complete an Illinois-approved Basic Nursing Assistant Training Program consisting of at least 120 hours, including at least 80 hours of theoretical instruction and 40 hours of clinical practice.
• Be able to pass a background check, drug screen, and pre-employment physical.
• Be able to meet agency vaccine and health-related policies and guidance.
• Be able to acquire and maintain a Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate.
• Be included on the Illinois Department of Public Health Nurse Aide Registry within 60 days of hire, maintain active status, and provide updated documentation as applicable throughout employment.
• Complete a health inventory and physical examination within the stated period around initial employment; this includes a required tuberculin test.
• Be able to use office equipment, including personal computers.
• Be able to attend seminars, conferences, and training relevant to the job duties.
• Be able to travel for work, including overnight stays as appropriate.
• Be able to perform heavy work, including lifting up to 100 pounds at a time and frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Be able 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.
• As directed by clinical staff, take and record residents’ weight and vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respiration.
• Provide shampoos, heat and cold therapy, and application of lotions and creams.
• Perform or assist residents with range-of-motion exercises.
• Report residents’ compliance with treatments to nursing staff, including orthotic splints, wound dressings, skin wraps, oxygen therapy, and related treatments.
• Continually inspect and check residents in assigned areas to ensure their comfort and safety.
• Straighten and organize residents’ units.
• Use effective infection-control practices and universal precautions in resident care.
• Perform other duties reasonably within the scope of the position.

Benefits

• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
• 12 weeks of paid maternity/paternity leave
• Pension plan
• Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefit programs
• 12 paid sick days annually
• 10 to 25 paid vacation days based on years of service
• Three paid personal days, prorated based on start date
• 13–14 paid state holidays annually
• Flexible work schedules in many program areas, where applicable

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed