IVH-L CNA-VETERANS NURSING ASSISTANT-CERTIFIED (3RD SHIFT) (UMP)

Governor of Illinois; LaSalle (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a state agency focused on empowering veterans and their families. As a Nursing Assistant, you'll provide essential care and support to residents with physical and mental impairments, ensuring their comfort and safety in a nurturing environment. This rewarding role involves adhering to state and federal guidelines while performing various nursing assistance tasks. Embrace the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of those who have served our country, all while working in a collaborative and supportive atmosphere that values your contributions and growth.

Qualifications

• Completion of an Illinois approved Nursing Assistant Training Program.
• Inclusion on the Illinois Department of Public Health Nurse Aide Registry.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing assistance and personal care for residents.
• Perform treatment measures as directed by clinical staff.
• Ensure comfort and safety of residents.

Skills

Nursing Assistance

Infection Control Practices

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Education

Basic Nursing Assistant Training Program

Job description

Agency:Department of Veterans' Affairs

Posting ID:REQ 47111
Closing Date:05/23/2025
Salary:$4,066 - $5,394/Monthly; CBA language applies; Anticipated starting salary $4,066/Monthly
County:LaSalle
Number of Vacancies:8
Plan/BU:RC009

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

All applicants who want to be considered for this positionMUSTapply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

Essential Functions

• Performs nursing assistance and personal care for residents with physical and/or mental impairments adhering to State and Federal regulatory guidelines.
• Performs the following treatment measures as directed by clinical staff.
• Continually inspects and checks residents in the assigned areas to ensure comfort and safety.
• Performs routine straightening and organizing of the residents’ units.
• Performs effective infection control practices utilizing universal precautions in resident care.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires successful completion of an Illinois approved Basic Nursing Assistant Training Program consisting of a minimum of 120 hours of instruction which shall include at least 80 hours of theoretical instruction and 40 hours of clinical practice.
• In compliance with Section 340.1376, of the Illinois Administrative Code, requires inclusion on the Illinois Department of Public Health Nurse Aide Registry within 60 days of hire.
• Requires a health inventory and physical examination no more than 30 days prior to and no more than 30 days after the initial employment in the facility. Includes a required tuberculin test.

This class is included as an Upward Mobility Program credential title.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires ability to pass a background check.
• Requires ability to pass a drug screen and pre-employment physical.
• Requires ability to meet all agency vaccine/health-related policies and guidance.
• Requires ability acquire and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate.
• Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.
• Requires ability to attend seminars, conferences, and trainings to stay current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to the job duties.
• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
• This position is considered heavy work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(d)). Heavy work involves lifting no more than 100 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Overtime is a condition or employment, and you may be required to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime.

Work Hours:11:00p.m. - 7:00a.m.
Work Location:1015 Oconor Ave, La Salle, Illinois, 61301

LaSalle Veterans' Home

Nursing Services
Agency Contact:[e-mail]

Posting Group:Health Services

This title is within the Upward Mobility Program. General Program information can be found by clicking on theUpward Mobility Programlink or for specific title information atUMP Title Descriptions. There are three categories of UMP titles: 1) certificate titles which require passing a written proficiency exam; 2) credential titles which require the possession of a specified college degree and/or licensure; and 3) dual titles for which a certificate may be earned by following either the certificate or credential pathway.

This position does not contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

About the Agency:

The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs is a state agency designed to empower veterans and their families to thrive. We do this by assisting them in navigating the system of federal, state, and local resources and benefits, providing long-term health care for eligible veterans in our Veterans’ Homes and partnering with other agencies and non-profits to help veterans address education, mental health, housing, employment, and other challenges. A career with the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs provides a rewarding and challenging opportunity for individuals. Working together, we create partnerships and experiences that engage and inspire our fellow co-workers and the veterans and their family members that we serve every day.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.

State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of theIllinois.jobs2web.comhomepage in the blue ribbon.

Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of theIllinois.jobs2web.comhomepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

State employees: Log in to thecareer portalfor State employees and review theInternal Candidate Application Job Aid

Non-State employees: onIllinois.jobs2web.com– click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.

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