Certified Nursing Assistant

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 42,199 - 57,255; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Life insurance

Retirement plans

Paid holidays 2026

Annual leave

Personal leave

Sick leave

Employee discounts

Job summary

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care to adult and geriatric psychiatric patients at Catawba Hospital. The role requires a current Virginia Nursing Assistant license and the ability to follow instructions under supervision.

Responsibilities include assisting with activities of daily living, documenting observations, and adhering to care policies.

Qualifications

• Current Nursing Assistant License issued by the Virginia Board of Nursing.
• Ability to provide direct patient care under supervision of licensed staff; ability to follow instructions and report observations of bio-psychosocial needs and behaviors to licensed nurse in timely manner; skills in providing direction and assistance to patients in activities of daily living; has knowledge of developmental and psychiatric disorders.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care to adult and geriatric psychiatric patients that conforms to care and treatment policies and procedures and demonstrates knowledge of population specific needs and competencies.
• Shift Differential: Evening $2.50/Hour Weekday & Weekend; Nights $2.25/Hour Weekday & Weekend.
• Demonstrate competencies as defined on Competency Assessment.

Skills

Nursing Assistant License

Direct patient care

ADL assistance

Behavioral health knowledge

Job description

Title: Certified Nursing Assistant

State Role Title: Direct Service Associate III

Hiring Range: $42,199 - $57,255

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Catawba Hospital

Agency Website: https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/catawba/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Provides direct patient care to adult and geriatric psychiatric patients that conforms to care and treatment policies and procedures and demonstrates knowledge of population specific needs and competencies.
Shift Differential: Evening $2.50/Hour Weekday & $3.00 Weekend
Nights $2.25/Hour Weekday & $3.00/Hour Weekend
First Shift Weekend $3.00 Hour
Holiday Differential

Minimum Qualifications

Current Nursing Assistant License issued by the Virginia Board of Nursing
Ability to provide direct patient care under supervision of licensed staff; ability to follow instructions and report observations of bio-psychosocial needs and behaviors to licensed nurse in timely manner; skills in providing direction and assistance to patients in activities of daily living; has knowledge of developmental and psychiatric disorders. Demonstrate competencies as defined on Competency Assessment.

Additional Considerations

Experience as a nursing assistant preferred
Experience in a behavioral health setting highly desirable

Background Investigation

Background Investigation: All applicants are subject to an extensive background investigation and a pre-employment drug screening. This investigation may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI), local agency checks, Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services checks, employment verification, and verification of education relevant to the position.

Under Virginia Code

• 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services (DBHDS) cannot employ or utilize as volunteers, individuals convicted of specific ("barrier") crimes or those with pending "barrier") charges.

Reasonable Accommodations

Reasonable Accommodations: Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and/or interview process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require assistance or accommodation, please notify Human Resources at during business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.).

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity: The Commonwealth of Virginia is committed to conducting all aspects of human resource management without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.* There shall be no retaliation against anyone making allegations of violations of this policy.

Veteran Preference

Veteran Preference: DBHDS is a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified employer and provides hiring preference to qualified veterans and service members. We highly encourage veterans, active members of the Virginia National Guard, and U.S. Military Reserve members to apply and respond accordingly on the state application.

Benefits

• your choice of health plans
• paid life insurance
• retirement plans
• 14 paid holidays in 2026
• annual leave
• family personal leave
• sick leave
• employee discount programs
• and more!

Contact Information

Name: Beth Rhodes
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
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, to 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.