Certified Nursing Assistant

DHRM; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

The Department of Veterans Services in Virginia is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (Direct Service Associate II) to provide resident care at the Davis & McDaniel Vet Care Center. You will assist with daily tasks, monitor vital signs, document in EMR, and ensure safety and dignity for residents.

This part‑time wage position requires completing a nurse aide program and certification. The role includes rounds every two hours, feeding support, monitoring intake/output, and coordinating with

Qualifications

• Must have completed a nurse aide program and obtained certification.

Responsibilities

• Aid residents with care as required and document care in EMR.
• Monitor vital signs and weights; report changes to charge nurse.
• Ensure resident safety, proper use of alarms, bed positioning, and transfers.
• Assist with rounds every two hours; respond to call lights with care and courtesy.
• Monitor diet, hydration, intake/output; assist with feeding as needed.
• Turn residents to prevent skin breakdown and monitor for skin issues.
• Perform cleaning, stocking, and maintain neat resident areas as needed.
• May be assigned to any unit due to staffing needs; participate in emergency drills.

Education

Nurse aide certification

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Title: Certified Nursing Assistant

State Role Title:Direct Service Associate II

Hiring Range: $47,486 - $50,064

Pay Band: 2

Agency: Dept of Veterans Services

Location:Davis & McDaniel Vet Care Ctr

Agency Website:www.dvs.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Ensure residents receive assistance with care, to whatever level required and/or ordered. Resident tasks are completed and documented within EMR with accuracy. Vital signs and weights are obtained and documented within EMR. Behaviors are monitored, documented and the charge nurse notified as needed.

Resident safety always a priority, from monitoring and preventing falls, ensuring all safety devices are in place and functioning properly, special alarms and call bells are in place, bed positioning is correct and transfers are completed as required. Use of lifts are completed with proper equipment and staff assistance.

Rounds are made at least every two hours to monitor residents assigned. Call lights are answered promptly, with courtesy and care provided as needed. Documentation completed as needed. Encourage residents to participate in activities and therapies, plus socialization in common areas.

Monitor and observe resident’s physical, mental and emotional conditions, reporting changes immediately to the charge nurse. Documentation completed regarding observations to ensure compliance and trigger of alerts.

Compliance with facility policy regarding toileting and incontinence. Follow bowel and bladder protocols for residents assigned. Accurately monitor for bowel issues, reporting concerns to charge nurse. Monitor for lack of urine output. Accurately maintain Intake & Output. Ensure proper foley catheter placement and monitoring.

Monitor for proper diet, or if diet issues are noted. Assist with feeding residents as needed. Ensure proper hydration, with fresh water available and within reach. Accurately maintain Intake and Output. Monitor skin and alert charge nurse to concerns. Turn residents as ordered to prevent skin breakdown.

10% Complete assignments as ordered, performing cleaning, stocking, and keeping resident areas orderly and neat. Participate in Emergency Preparedness drills as required. May be assigned to any unit as staffing needs change with short notice.

May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

Part-Time (wage) range is $22.39/hr - $23.72/hr

Minimum Qualifications

Must have completed a nurse aide program and obtained certification.

Additional Considerations

None.

Contact Information

Name: Kristen Johnson

Phone: [phone] Ext. 4903

Email: [e-mail]

The Commonwealth does not provide sponsorship; therefore, applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S., a Lawful Permanent Resident, or an alien authorized to work.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department of Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable from DARS.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable from DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.