Certified Nurse Aide Specialist

Employment Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
• Sick & Vacation leave
• Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
• Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
• Employee discounts with the
• Retirement and deferred compensation programs

Position Summary & Responsibilities

Position Summary:

This is a direct care position, responsible for providing assistance with activities of daily living for residents of the Kansas Veterans' Home (KVH). KVH is a place of honor that Veterans and qualified Veteran family members call home. Each unit or neighborhood has room for up to 26 residents and our Nurse Aides play a vital role in the continued success of our 5-star home.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

• Support residents with activities of daily living; document ADL's oral care, dressing, bathing, toileting, transporting, turning, and nutrition
• Perform related routine activities such as changing linens and administering simple therapeutic treatments/procedures
• Answer call lights and provide assistance
• Obtain and record vital signs
• Measure and records input and output; collect specimen
• Places and removes protective or assistive devices
• Ensure residents are clean, dry, and comfortable
• Maintain a safe environment
• An essential function of this position is regular and predictable attendance.
• Contact the recruiter listed below for a full position description. Duties may vary based on location of assignment with the home.

Qualifications

• Licensing & Certification:Possess a current certification by the Kansas Department of Aging as a Certified Nurse Aide pursuant to K.A.R. 28-39-165
• Minimum Qualifications:Must successfully pass background check as required by K.S.A. 39-970.
• Preferred Qualifications:(May be used to screen candidates) Effective written and oral communication skills. Ability to function effectively under stress Ability to identify basic differences in situations and determine appropriate action A helpful and sympathetic attitude toward patients.
• Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements:Must take and pass a drug screening within 24 hours of being offered the position. Obtain a Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate (Request yours here.) Pass a criminal background screening.