Certified Nursing Assistant - Veterans Services - State of Idaho

Description

State of Idaho Opportunity

Idaho Division of Veterans Services – Caring for America's Heroes

This position will remain open until filled; the posting will be taken down once a candidate is selected

The Idaho Division of Veterans Services (IDVS) is recruiting for a full-time and part-time (32 hours per week) Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to support our dedicated team of health care professionals at the State Veterans Home in Boise.

• Evening shift employees receive an additional 10% shift differential!
• Night shift employees receive an additional 15% shift differential!
• We guarantee hours to full-time employees regardless of census!

WE OFFER EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BEYOND COMPARE: 

• Excellent low-cost Health, Dental and Vision insurance. 
• Participation in one of the nation's best state retirement systems PERSI Retirement.
• Generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start.
• Paid parental leave.
• Eleven paid holidays a year.
• Multiple retirement plans, including an optional 401k & Deferred Compensation plan.
• Group Life Insurance/Disability Insurance/Supplemental Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Wellness programs.
• Robust ongoing training opportunities.
• Benefits Summary (Download PDF reader).

Responsibilities:

• Performs personal nursing care for elderly residents.
• Determines resident needs and takes and records vital signs.
• Provides personal hygiene care and maintains a safe and sanitary resident-care environment.
• Lifts, positions, transports, and escorts residents and assists with walking and other body movements. 
• Feeds residents who require assistance and implements individual resident treatment plans as outlined by supervisor. 
• Records resident care, reporting changes in physical or mental status to health-care team. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Certification:

Possession of Nursing Assistant Certification in Idaho and listed in good standings on the Idaho State Nurse Aide Registry.

OR

Completion of a state-approved nurse aide training or competency evaluation program (NATCEP) and eligible for placement on the State Nurse Aide Registry, which requires:

Verification of competition of a state approved NATCEP;

AND

Verification the skills competency test has been passed;

AND

Verification the written test has been scheduled for placement on the CNA Registry.

Clearance:

The Idaho Division of Veterans Services requires applicants to pass a criminal history background investigation after a conditional offer of employment.

 EEO/ADA/Veteran:

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), oremailada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov.

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.

*Benefits may not be applicable for temporary or seasonal positions.>