Veterans Certified Nursing Assistant; CNA; PRN

Certified Nursing Assistant (PRN) – Job

Location:

Hot Springs, South Dakota. Salary: $19.06 to $21.00 per hour, plus shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts. Pay Grade: GE or

F.

Are you looking for a flexible, part‑time position? This position at the Department of Veterans Affairs Michael J. Fitzmaurice State Veterans Home is both. We serve South Dakota Veterans and their families through quality health care in an environment and community of trust, dignity and sharing in our beautiful facility located in Hot Springs, South Dakota.

A Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) is an important and valuable member of the South Dakota Veterans Home by assisting with day‑to‑day resident care and engaging the residents in various household activities and events. This role performs basic resident care, assists with day‑to‑day resident and household activities, and assists licensed health‑care personnel in the provision of routine medical care in a household‑type environment at the South Dakota State Veterans Home.

Physical activities may include squatting, kneeling, bending, twisting, lifting, and more.

• Must possess or be able to obtain a South Dakota Certified Nurse Aide certification within four months of hire date.

• English grammar, spelling, and punctuation;
• arithmetic sufficient to add, subtract, multiply, and divide;
• basic human hygiene requirements;
• resident safety procedures and practices;
• procedures for documenting resident care;
• basic computer operation and software use;
• protective health measures.

• communicate information clearly and concisely;
• count accurately and record numerical and alphabetical data;
• compare information and recognize discrepancies;
• observe, recognize, and report abnormal physical symptoms;
• assist residents with personal care and hygiene needs;
• exercise tact and discretion in dealing with others;
• follow established policies and procedures;
• understand and apply instructions;
• use a computer and applicable data entry programs;
• lift 50 pounds.

Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment. Successful applicant(s) will undergo an abuse and neglect screening. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a drug screening.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I‑9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E‑Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

“An Equal Opportunity Employer”.