Veterans Nursing Assistant - Certified (Upward Mobility Target Title)

Under general supervision, performs nursing assistance and personal care services for patients with physical and/or mental impairments. Assistance typically includes physical care, activities of daily living, activity focused care, patient feeding, bathing, personal hygiene care, ambulation, transfer and repositioning of residents, and dressing and elimination needs. Moves and transports residents. Performs treatment measures as directed by the nurse. Assists patient with range of motion exercises and exercises on pulleys and rollers and follow restorative nursing plan. Prepares and/or maintains daily flow sheet of nursing notes, records, and reports. Completes assigned documentation. Observes and reports changes in patient behavior and/or physical appearance to nurse. Inspects and observes assigned residents during work shift; ensures resident comfort, safety and provides necessary care. Assists physician and/or nurse by steadying and positioning patients for treatments. Uses knowledge and skills for effective infection control practices inclusive of isolation techniques and procedures, standard precautions, skin care; handwashing, and disinfection procedures. Performs routine cleaning of patient units, including changing bed linens, cleaning beds and wheelchairs, cleaning patient care equipment, and maintaining general sanitation of all nursing areas. Keeps inventory of residents' clothing and belongings.

Requires successful completion of the 120 hour Illinois Dept. of Public Health approved Basic Nursing Assistant Training Program as evidenced by a certificate embossed as an approved educational program by IDPH or the equivalent as determined by IDPH and evidenced by a letter verifying current inclusion on the Assistant Nurse Registry maintained by the IDPH.

Varying Shifts on rotating schedules

IL Veterans' Home
1707 North 12th Street
Quincy, Illinois 62301

Illinois Veterans' Home
Human Resources Office
217/222-8641 ext 204

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This position may require a current grade from Central Management Services (CMS), Division of Examining and Counseling, to be deemed qualified and available for employment consideration. For more information, please refer to the Work4Illinois website at Work.Illinois.Gov and select 'Application Procedures'. Additional information may also be obtained from the Agency Contact listed above or by contacting CMS, Division of Examining and Counseling at Work4Illinois@Illinois.gov or (217) 782-7100, (217) 785-3979 (TDD/TTY), (800) 526-0844 (TTY Only).

Additional Documentation for Veterans Nursing Assistant - Certified:

Class Specification
Additional Title and Exam Information

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NOTE: Salary amounts shown are only to be used as a guide; actual salary will be determined at the time of hire based on current salary plans and/or collective bargaining agreements, if applicable.