Nebraska State Government
Nursing Assistant/Med Aide
SALARY
$14.04 Hourly
LOCATION
Grand Island, NE
JOB TYPE
PERM FULL TIME
JOB NUMBER
25707569
DEPARTMENT
Nebraska Department of Veterans' Affairs
OPENING DATE
05/16/2018
CLOSING DATE
Continuous
SALARY
$14.04 Hourly
LOCATION
Grand Island, NE
JOB TYPE
PERM FULL TIME
JOB NUMBER
25707569
DEPARTMENT
Nebraska Department of Veterans' Affairs
OPENING DATE
05/16/2018
CLOSING DATE
Continuous
Description
- Location: Grand Island Veterans Home
Varied Day hours Monday-Friday, Days off Sat and Sunday
This position is federally funded and may be governed by the Federal Hatch Act. Click here to review the Act. Examples of Work
- Transport and escort the members to and from medical and other appointments as necessary. When not transporting members, will perform nursing duties. Provide quality care for each member to maintain quality of life. Maintain dignity and confidentiality of members. Perform routine nursing duties in the general care of elderly members in the Veterans Home. Prepare, administer and document oral and topical medications and treatments.
Qualifications / Requirements
- REQUIREMENTS: Be at least 18 years of age, completed a state approved 76 hour nurse aide training course and competency evaluation program, and be listed on the Nebraska Nurse Aide Registry.
OTHER: A pre-employment background check and drug screen are also required. Must be a medication aide and be listed on the Medication Aide registry. Requires a valid driver's license. Must successfully complete the State of Nebraska Defensive Driving Course. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally and push/pull occasionally up to 75 lbs on a daily basis. Ability to frequently bend at the waist and neck and frequently twist at the waist and walk or stand up to 90% of the shift. Ability to interact with members and others in a positive manner and be flexible to meet changing demands of the job.
- Employer
- Nebraska State Government
- Website
- http://statejobs.nebraska.gov
- Address
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1526 K Street, Suite 100
Lincoln, Nebraska, 68508
- Employer
- Nebraska State Government
- Website
- http://statejobs.nebraska.gov
- Address
-
1526 K Street, Suite 100
Lincoln, Nebraska, 68508
- Nursing Assistant/Med Aide Supplemental Questionnaire
- * QUESTION 1
- Do you have a current active Nurse Assistant License on the Nebraska Licensure Registry?
- * QUESTION 2
- Do you have a current active Medication Aide License on the Nebraska Licensure Registry?
- * QUESTION 3
- Are you listed under another name on the Nurse Assistant/Med Aide Licensure Registry? Please answer YES or NO. If YES, please list the name:
- * QUESTION 4
- Do you have any disciplinary actions pending or in the past on your Nurse Assistant/Med Aide License? Please answer YES or NO. If YES, please explain:
- * QUESTION 5
- Are you age 18 or over?
- * QUESTION 6
- This position requires the ability to lift with assistance members or patients weighing up to 300 pounds. a. How many pounds are you willing and able to lift comfortably? b. Do you have a maximum lifting requirement or ability? Please answer YES or NO. If YES, indicate the maximum amount you can lift:
- * QUESTION 7
- Are you willing to accept the minimum starting pay for this position?
- * QUESTION 8
- This position requires mandatory overtime hours. Are you willing and able to work overtime hours? Please answer YES or NO. If NO, please explain how else you intend to meet this requirement:
- * QUESTION 9
- Have you ever worked for the Nebraska Department of Veterans Affairs? Please answer YES or NO. If YES, please explain where and when:
- * QUESTION 10
- Have you ever worked for the Grand Island Veteran's Home? Please answer YES or NO. If YES, please explain where and when:
- * QUESTION 11
- Do you have the ability to read, write, and understand English?
- * QUESTION 12
- Your previous employers will be contacted to verify employment and obtain references. Is there any information you wish to give us regarding your previous work performance before we contact them?
- * Required Question