IVH-M CNA-VETERANS NURSING ASSISTANT-CERTIFIED (MULTIPLE SHIFTS) (UMP)
State of IllinoisAbout the role
Job Requisition ID: 56744
Opening Date: 06/10/2026
Closing Date: 08/10/2026
Agency: Department of Veterans' Affairs
Class Title: VETERANS NURSING ASST - CERT (47750)
Skill Option: UMP Credential
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary (Effective 7/1/26) $4,375 monthly; Full Range $4,375-$5,803 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Kankakee
Number of Vacancies: 50
Bargaining Unit Code: RC009 Institutional Employees, AFSCME
Merit Comp Code:
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
Why Work for Illinois?
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
Position Overview:
The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking to hire a Certified Nursing Assistant. This position serves under the general supervision of the Nursing Supervisor and performs nursing assistance and personal care services for individuals with physical and/or mental impairments residing in Veterans’ homes operated by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA). The position supports compliance with regulatory guidelines established by the DVA and Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH). If you are seeking a rewarding opportunity to serve Veterans in a compassionate healthcare environment, we encourage you to apply!
Essential Functions:
- Performs nursing assistance and personal care for residents with physical and/or mental impairments adhering to State and Federal regulatory guidelines.
- Performs the following treatment measures as directed by clinical staff: takes and records weight and vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respiration), shampoos, and application of lotions and creams; performs or assists residents with range of motion exercise; reports compliance with treatments to the nurse, such as: orthotic splints, wound dressings, skin wraps, oxygen therapy, and other related treatments.
- Continually inspects and checks residents in the assigned areas to ensure comfort and safety.
- Performs routine straightening and organizing of the residents’ units.
- Performs effective infection control practices utilizing universal precautions in resident care.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Requires successful completion of an Illinois approved Basic Nursing Assistant Training Program consisting of a minimum of 120 hours of instruction which shall include at least 80 hours of theoretical instruction and 40 hours of clinical practice.
- In compliance with Section 340.1376 of the Illinois Administrative Code, requires inclusion on the Illinois Department of Public Health Nurse Aide Registry within 60 days of hire.
- Requires a health inventory and physical examination no more than 30 days prior to and no more
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