Title: Certified Nursing Assistant
State Role Title: Direct Service Associate II
Hiring Range: $47,486 - $50,064
Pay Band: 2
Agency: Dept of Veterans Services
Location: Davis & McDaniel Vet Care Ctr
Agency Website: www.dvs.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
Join our team as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our nation's heroes. We are looking for compassionate, detail-oriented CNAs to provide high-quality daily care and ensure a safe, welcoming environment for our veteran residents.
Why You’ll Love This Role
- Serve those who served: Provide direct, impactful care to veterans.
- Dynamic environment: Gain diverse experience with opportunities to support multiple units.
- Crucial community impact: Play an essential role in facility-wide safety and state emergency response support.
Key Responsibilities
Direct Resident Care & Hydration
- Assist residents with all levels of required daily care and activities.
- Ensure proper diet compliance and assist with feeding as needed.
- Maintain resident hydration by keeping fresh water within reach.
- Turn and reposition residents to promote comfort and prevent skin breakdown.
Clinical Monitoring & Documentation
- Measure and accurately log vital signs and weights in the EMR.
- Maintain precise Intake & Output (I&O) tracking.
- Monitor and follow bowel and bladder protocols, including Foley catheter monitoring.
- Observe physical, mental, and emotional changes and report alerts immediately to the charge nurse.
Safety & Vigilance
- Prioritize resident safety by monitoring and preventing falls.
- Ensure all safety devices, special alarms, and call bells are functioning.
- Perform rounds at least every two hours to monitor assigned residents.
- Answer call lights promptly with courtesy and care.
- Execute proper use of mechanical lifts with team assistance during transfers.
Unit Support & Emergency Readiness
- Keep resident areas clean, stocked, orderly, and neat.
- Participate actively in Emergency Preparedness drills.
- Adapt flexibly to short-notice unit reassignments based on staffing needs.
- Support state government or agency efforts if an emergency declaration is issued by the Governor.
Part-Time (wage) range is $22.39/hr - $23.72/hr
Minimum Qualifications
Must have completed a nurse aide program and obtained certification.
Additional Considerations
None.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
You will receive a confirmation of receipt when your application is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
The Commonwealth does not provide sponsorship; therefore, applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S., a Lawful Permanent Resident, or an alien authorized to work.
Excluding current DVS employees, the selected candidate MUST pass a criminal background check. and pre-employment drug screening and two TB Skin Tests are required.
Salaries for current state employees will be determined according to the current state compensation plan.
For consideration for this position, candidates MUST apply online at www.jobs.virginia.gov. Applicants are encouraged to be specific regarding job related knowledge, skills, and abilities. Individuals desiring to be considered for advertised positions must submit a completed employment application or resume before the job posting closing date. Applications/resumes received after the closing date cannot be accepted. Applications submitted via postal mail, email, or fax will not be considered. Please contact us if you need assistance.
In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department of Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable from DARS.
Contact Information
Name: Kristen Johnson
Phone: (540) 982-2860 Ext. 4903
Email: kristen.johnson@dvs.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.