Nurse Aide/Med Aide (PRN)- Norfolk Veterans Home

State of Nebraska; Norfolk (NE); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

The State of Nebraska is hiring a Nurse Aide/Med Aide (PRN) at the Norfolk Veterans Home in Norfolk, NE. The role requires lifting up to 50 lbs, frequent mobility, and compassionate care for elderly residents.

Compensation ranges from $24.625 to $31.859 per hour based on experience, with base pay plus a $3.00/hour differential and shift differentials of $1–$1.75/hour. A minimum of 32 hours per month, including 16 weekend hours, is expected.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Completed state-approved 76 hour nurse aide training and competency evaluation program.
• Be listed on the Nebraska Nurse Aide Registry.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality care for each member to maintain quality of life.
• Maintain dignity and confidentiality of members.
• Perform routine nursing duties for elderly residents at the Veterans Home.
• Prepare, administer, and document medications and treatments.
• Transport members to activities, doctor visits, and hospital as needed.

Skills

Nurse aide training

Medication administration

Caregiving

Education

76 hour nurse aide training & registry

Job description

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency: Veterans Affairs - Agency 28

Location: Norfolk, NE

Hiring Rate: $21.625

Job Posting: JR2026-00030086 Nurse Aide/Med Aide (PRN)- Norfolk Veterans Home (Evergreen) (Open)

Job Description

$24.625 to $31.859/hour, depending on experience! (Breakdown: $21.625-$28.859 base + $3.00/hour Differential) + Shift Differentials of $1 - $1.75/hr!

PRN Requirement

Work minimum of 32 hours per month with 16 of those hours being weekend.

Provide quality care for each member to maintain quality of life. Maintain dignity and confidentiality of members. Perform routine nursing duties in the general care of elderly members in the Veterans Home. Prepare, administer and document oral and topical medications and treatments. May transport members to/from activities/doctor/hospital occasionally

Requirements/ Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Be at least 18 years of age, completed a state approved 76 hour nurse aide training course and competency evaluation program, and be listed on the Nebraska Nurse Aide Registry.
• Other: A pre‑employment background check and drug screen are required. Hired candidates must successfully complete the Medication Aide course and be listed on the Medication Aide registry within first year of employment.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally and push/pull occasionally up to 75 lbs. on a daily basis. Ability to frequently bend at the waist and neck and frequently twist at the waist and walk or stand up to 90% of the shift. Ability to interact with members and others in a positive manner and be flexible to meet changing demands of the job.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.