NURSING ASST CERT - Veterans Service - State of Idaho : Job Details

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 has an opportunity for a Certified Nursing Assistant at the Lewiston Facility. This opening is for a full-time position and comes with amazing state benefits. We work hard to be team-focused, to celebrate our staff, and to end our workday knowing that we've made a difference in the lives of our residents. We welcome new graduates and seasoned professionals to join our team. We guarantee hours to full-time employees regardless of census. Evening and night-shift employees receive an additional 5% shift differential.Hiring managers are continuously considering applications for this position. Depending on your qualifications, you may be contacted shortly after your application has been submitted. Referred lists will be pulled periodically. Apply as soon as possible to ensure you will be considered for this position. This job announcement will be closed if the position is filledApply today and join our team!WE OFFER EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BEYOND COMPARE:

• Excellent low-cost Health .
• Participation in one of the nation's best state retirement systems PERSI .
• 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.
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• Wellness programs.
• Robust ongoing training opportunities.
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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) ###-#### (TTY/TTD: 711), . 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.>