Part time CNA positions-AM shift (6am-2:30pm) Central Nebraska Veterans' Home, Kearney

State of Nebraska; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 33,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

State of Nebraska's Central Nebraska Veterans' Home in Kearney is seeking part-time CNAs for the AM shift (6:00 AM–2:30 PM). Join a team dedicated to quality elder care; orientation is provided during the first week.

The role includes administering medications under supervision and maintaining dignity and confidentiality, with pay between $24.63 and $34.88 per hour plus a $3 differential per hour and a $200 commuting bonus for travel over 30 miles one way.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Completed a state-approved 76-hour nurse aide training course and competency evaluation program.
• Listed on the Nebraska Nurse Aide Registry.
• Must complete the Medication Aide course and be listed on the Medication Aide registry within first year of employment.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Under supervision, provide basic nursing care, administer medications, and apply treatments for Veterans Home members within relevant regulations.

Job description

The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Veterans Affairs - Agency 28

Location: Kearney, NE

Job Posting: JR2026-00029644

Part time CNA positions--AM shift (6am-2:30pm) Central Nebraska Veterans' Home, Kearney (Evergreen) (Open). Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed).

Job Description

JOIN OUR TEAM! We’re looking for Part-Time Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) to join The Central Nebraska Veterans' Home on the AM Shift, 6:00 AM–2:30 PM.

• Wage Info: $24.625/hr to $34.878/hr (Breakdown: $21.625/hr-$31.878/hr base + $3.00 differential for every hour worked)
• Additional shift differentials may be available
• $200 commuting bonus for employees who travel more than 30 miles one way

If you’re a compassionate, dependable CNA looking for a rewarding opportunity with competitive pay, we’d love to have you join our team!

Candidates selected for hire will begin their employment with a one-week orientation period. During this first week, the orientation schedule will be:

• Monday–Wednesday: 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
• Thursday–Friday: 6:00 AM–2:30 PM

Candidates should be prepared to work these scheduled hours during their first week of employment.

CNA Responsibilities

• 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.
• Under general supervision of a licensed nurse, provide basic nursing care, administer medications, and apply treatments for Veteran's Home members within the scope of the Nebraska Medication Aide Act, State of Nebraska Nursing Assistant regulations, and Veteran's Affairs regulations.

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Must 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: Must successfully complete the Medication Aide course and be listed on the Medication Aide registry within first year of employment. Candidates must also successfully pass background checks and pre-employment drug screening.

Additional Job Description

Knowledge of:

• principles and processes for providing customer and personal services;
• Nebraska Medication Aide Act, medication administration, and adverse medication reactions;
• regulations governing nursing assistants;
• practices and principles of providing basic nursing assistance;
• infection control practices;
• HIPAA regulations;
• abuse and neglect identification and prevention;
• security principles;
• privacy and dignity principles.

Skill in:

• providing basic nursing assistance, administering medications; developing positive relationships with others.

Ability to:

• Recognize adverse medication reactions and take appropriate action;
• Follow oral and written instructions in exact detail;
• Lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally and push/pull occasionally up to 75 lbs. on a daily basis;
• Frequently bend at the waist and neck and frequently twist at the waist and walk or stand up to 90% of the shift;
• Interact with members and others in a positive manner and be flexible to meet changing demands of the job;
• Lift, turn and/or repositions members as needed.

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. We are seeking talented individuals to join our team in careers that make a difference in the lives of Nebraskans.

Thank you for your interest in joining our team!

State Government is one of the largest and most diverse employers in Nebraska. Whether it's helping a vulnerable child, advancing public health, making highways safer, or preserving our natural resources, the work we do matters!