Certified Nursing Aide - Full time - Iowa Veterans Home

State of Iowa - Executive Branch; Marshalltown (IA); On-site; USD 22,082 - 31,450; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

IPERS retirement

Wellness program

Lactation rooms

Job summary

The Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown, Iowa is hiring a full-time Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to provide resident-focused care. You will assist with personal care, document care plans, and pass medications as indicated on the MAR.

Starting wage is $19.43 per hour with shift options including 14-hour, 8-hour, and 10-hour shifts, plus weekend package opportunities and lodging/meals on request. All applicants undergo background checks and the facility offers a range of benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
• No specific education or experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic personal care of residents following the plan of care developed by the primary nurse.
• Complete documentation and sign off in resident charts and care plans.
• Pass medications as indicated on the MAR.

Skills

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Job description

Position Overview

The Iowa Veterans Home is a long‑term care facility located in Marshalltown, Iowa, with the mission of providing exceptional resident‑centered care and the highest quality of life to Iowa’s Veterans and spouses.

This full‑time Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) position starts at $19.43 per hour. The role includes basic personal care of residents, completing documentation, and passing medications as indicated on the medication administration record (MAR).

Shift Options

• 3 day work week; 14‑hour shifts either 6:00 a.m.–8:30 p.m. or 3:45 p.m.–6:15 a.m.; works 1 out of 4 weekends
• 8‑hour evening shift (2:00 p.m.–10:30 p.m.); works every other weekend
• 10‑hour night shift (8:15 p.m.–6:15 a.m.); works every other weekend
• Weekend package shift options are available with retention payments up to $5,000 paid over 26 pay periods. Lodging and meals are available upon request.

Key Responsibilities

Perform basic personal care of residents following the plan of care developed by the primary nurse.

Complete documentation and sign off in resident charts and care plans.

Pass medications as indicated on the MAR.

Qualifications

• Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
• No specific education or experience is required.

Compensation

Starting hourly wage: $19.43 per hour.

Benefits

• Team‑oriented, positive work environment.
• Opportunity for professional growth and development.
• Paid time off (sick leave and vacation) plus nine paid holidays per year.
• Medical and Dental Insurance: Monthly optional medical insurance premium
  • Single: $64/ mo (employee share) / $836/ mo (state share)
  • Family: $210/ mo (employee share) / $1,896/ mo (state share)
  • National Choice option also available.
• Dental Insurance:
  • Single: Free
  • Family: $48/ mo
• Optional flexible spending accounts for health & dental expenses and dependent care.
• $20,000 basic life insurance at no cost.
• Exceptional retirement package: IPERS (Iowa Public Employee Retirement System).
• Optional 401(a) Plan with state matching contributions up to $1 per $1 contributed, up to a $75 monthly maximum.
• Lactation rooms throughout campus.
• Wellness Program: onsite fitness center available 24/7 for $36 per year.
• Annual flu vaccine free of charge.

Other Information

All applicants are subject to a Criminal Background Check, Adult Abuse & Child Abuse Checks.

The State of Iowa participates in E‑Verify, ensuring employment eligibility of newly hired employees. The State also complies with federal Right‑to‑Work laws. For more information, please visit https://www.e-verify.gov.