CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT

State of Arkansas; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A state agency is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide essential care to patients, including personal hygiene assistance, monitoring vital signs, and maintaining cleanliness. This position requires a high school diploma and certification as a CNA within six months. The role involves working in a healthcare environment with responsibilities related to patient care and support.

Benefits

Paid holidays

Health and dental benefits

Retirement plans

Disability coverage

Wellness programs

Qualifications

• Must be certified or eligible for CNA certification within six months of employment.
• Formal education equivalent of a high school diploma.

Responsibilities

• Provides routine non-professional care of patients.
• Monitors and records vital signs.
• Assists with personal care and hygiene activities.

Skills

Patient care

Personal hygiene

Monitoring

Following instructions

Assisting patients

Education

High school diploma

Certified Nursing Assistant certification (or eligibility)

Job description

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Position Number: 22094453
County: Washington
Posting End Date: 7/3/2025
Anticipated Starting Salary: $32,405

The Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs serves Arkansas Veterans, and their eligible dependents, through advocacy and education to access federal and state benefits, high-quality long-term nursing care, and burial honors.

Position Information

Class Code: L082C

Grade: GS03

FLSA Status: NON-EXEMPT

Salary Range: $32,405.00 - $51,686.00

Summary

The Certified Nursing Assistant is responsible for providing routine non-professional care of patients. The position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

Functions

Receives daily assignment and reviews previous shift reports. Performs or assists with patients' personal care and hygiene activities, including bathing, grooming, and dressing. Observes patient to detect problems or changes and notifies nursing personnel as needed. Monitors and records vital signs and weight, empties catheters and urinals, collects urine specimens, and administers routine treatments. Provides assistance at mealtime by escorting patients or delivering trays, distributing meal cards, feeding, and cleaning patients or patient facilities. Performs housekeeping duties by cleaning patient rooms and equipment, disposing of and replacing linens, obtaining blankets, water, or other needed items, and counting and storing patient clothing. Assists patients with recreational activities or escorts patients to and from clinic appointments. Performs other duties as assigned.

Dimensions

May be required to work rotating shifts or hours other than normal working hours. May require lifting and positioning patients, walking, use of restraints, and aggressive behavior management practices.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of patient care and personal hygiene practices. Ability to carry out and follow written instructions. Ability to monitor patients and record basic medical information. Ability to assist and/or instruct patients as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma. Must be certified or eligible to become certified as a Certified Nursing Assistant within six months of employment. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.

Licenses

None

The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

All jobs offers and continued employment are contingent upon passing the pre-employment drug-screening, criminal background check, and adult maltreatment central registry checks (if applicable). You have the right to obtain a copy of the reports from the registries.

The State of Arkansas offers employees paid holidays, access tohealthanddental benefits, retirement plans, lifeinsurance,disability coverage,paid leave, wellnessprograms, and much more.

The Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs serves Arkansas Veterans, and their eligible dependents, through advocacy and education to access federal and state benefits, high-quality long-term nursing care, and burial honors.