Veterans Care Specialist- Lead Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) / Part-Time / Evening Shift

Join a team with a national reputation for excellence! Our mission is to serve Minnesota Veterans and their families. We do this by delivering quality health care, helping to secure benefits, and providing programs and services in higher education, claims, burials, outreach and Veterans’ preference. At the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA), we not only consider it our duty to provide the highest level of care to those who answered our nation's call, we believe it is an honor.

MDVA recognizes that a culturally competent workforce is critical to meet the needs of all Minnesotans. MDVA is committed to embedding diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility at our workplace to support employees as they grow in their careers with the State of Minnesota.

Job Details

Working Title: Lead Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Job Class: Veterans Care Specialist
Agency: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs

• Job ID: 80159
• Location: Preston
• Telework Eligible: No
• Full/Part Time: Part-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 09/11/2024
• Closing Date: 09/23/2024
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Veterans Affairs Dept / Vets Home-Preston
• Division/Unit: Preston Veterans Home / MVH-Preston Nursing
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Evening Shift / 11:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
• Days of Work: Varies, including weekends as assigned
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $23.19 - $30.43 hourly / PLUS $2.25/hour shift differential for all hours worked after 6:00 p.m. and before 6:00 a.m.
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 204 - Health Care Non Professional/AFSCME
• FLSA Status: Nonexempt
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

Job Summary

It pays to consider a rewarding career with the Minnesota Veterans Home in Preston! Earn a competitive wage, have affordable and comprehensive insurance benefits, a retirement plan, paid time off, and more!

We are seeing a Veterans Care Specialist to work as an advanced care team member and provide leadership and mentorship to Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)-Human Services Technician (HST) employees.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide leadership, training, oversight and mentoring to current and new CNA-HST employees so that their competencies and resident services are enhanced.
• Independently administer medications and/or treatments as prescribed to residents as requested.
• Participate and provide input in team meeting and in the development and implementation of care plans for residents.
• Measure targeted goals for residents, households, groups and individualized projects as assigned. Analyze data to assess resident interventions.
• Assist in the development and implementation of an educational curriculum for staff.

This position is designated as part-time and primarily evening shift. The work schedule will include at least 64 hours per 2-week pay period and may include additional work hours based on business needs. This position is initially eligible for full employer contribution towards health and dental benefits.