Title: Certified Nursing Assistant

State Role Title: 49053

Hiring Range: $36,078 - $48,998

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Catawba Hospital

Agency Website: www.catawba.dbhds.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

~Shift Differential: Evening $2.50/Hour Weekday & $3.00 Weekend
Nights $2.25/Hour Weekday & $3.00/Hour Weekend
First Shift Weekend $3.00 Hour
Holiday Differential

Sign on Bonus (new state employees only)

Catawba Hospital is looking for additional team members with a passion for learning and caring for our psychiatric population. Opportunities exist for additional compensation by completing the Direct Service Provider Pathways program.
Become a member of an experienced team of healthcare professionals in a friendly, supportive atmosphere that provides top-rated patient care. We offer extensive training and supportive leadership to foster an environment of learning and teamwork. Creative scheduling and excellent staff-to-patient ratio. Openings are for evenings / nights / weekends. Current openings are eligible for shift differential. NO MANDATED OVERTIME.

Exceptional State Employee benefits include:
* State Retirement Benefits
* 14 paid Holidays each year
* 12 paid Vacation days each year
* 8 paid Sick days each year
* 4 paid family / personal days each year
* Low-cost Anthem or AETNA Health Insurance
* Educational Assistance
* State Employee discounts

A fingerprint-based criminal history check will be required of the finalist candidate for the position under VA Code 2.2-1201.1.

Minimum Qualifications

CNA license required
Ability to provide direct patient care under supervision of licensed staff; ability to follow instructions and report observations of bio-psychosocial needs and behaviors to licensed nurse in timely manner; skills in providing direction and assistance to patients in activities of daily living; has knowledge of developmental and psychiatric disorders. Demonstrate competencies as defined on Competency Assessment.

Additional Considerations

High School or equivalent preferred
Experience as a nursing assistant preferred

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.

Catawba Hospital only accepts online applications via PAGEUP. Resumes and other documents may accompany the application but will not serve as a substitute for an application. Faxed, e-mailed or mailed applications will not be accepted. Please refer to your PAGEUP account for the status of your application and this position. This posting will remain open for a minimum of five (5) business days.  Catawba Hospital offers a comprehensive benefit package to include your choice of four health insurance plans, paid life insurance and retirement plans, 14 paid holidays, annual and sick leave. 


Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process: 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 Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspxContact
PathwaysLed by the Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services and the Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired, the Career Pathways
grant will help nearly 500 Virginians with disabilities, including young adults and veterans, gain new skills and credentials through Career Pathways to seek employment in competitive, high-demand, high-quality occupations.www.vadars.org or call DARS at 800-552-5019. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact Human Resources at (540-375-4286) for assistance. Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.   Catawba Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to all regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics or disability. 

Contact Information

Name: Beth Rhodes

Phone: 540-375-4211

Email: beth.rhodes@dbhds.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.