Title: Lead Certified Nursing Assistant

State Role Title: Direct Service Associate III

Hiring Range: $40,898 - $54,464

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location:Catawba Hospital

Agency Website:https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/catawba/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Become a member of an experienced team of healthcare professionals in a friendly, supportive environment that provides excellent patient care. We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Nursing Assistant interested in performing the duties of a Lead Nursing Assistant. Catawba Hospital is seeking to fill a position on the Adult Female Unit.

Successful applicant will work closely with the RN Unit Manager; attend team meetings; provide valuable patient care information, orient new employees to all shifts; and will be assigned special training projects.

Excellent State Employee benefits include:

State Retirement Benefits
12 paid Holidays each year
12 paid Vacation days each year
8 paid Sick days each year
4 paid family/personal days each year
Low-cost Anthem or Aetna Health Insurance
State Employee discounts

A fingerprint-based criminal history check will be required of the finalist candidate for the position under VA Code 2.2-1201.1.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be Licensed CNA in the State of Virginia
Ability to work shifts as assigned
Working knowledge of conflict resolution and knowledge of appropriate de-escalation and resolution techniques
Demonstrated ability to handle conflicting job demands and prioritize appropriately
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with multiple audiences

Additional Considerations

High School Graduate or equivalent

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Catawba Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, parental status, pregnancy, military service/status, or other non-merit factor. We commit to a diverse and inclusive workforce that is reflective of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact (540) 375-4211 for assistance.

For consideration, interested applicants must apply online, completing the Employment Equity Initiative Application (EEIA) in its entirety. A resume may also be included with your submission. However, emailed, faxed and hand-delivered applications and/or resumes will not be accepted. This position is open until filled; however applications/resumes will begin to be reviewed within ten (10) business days of the date of this posting.

Commonwealth's Alternate Hiring Process: In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx , or call DARS at 800-552-5019.

Contact Information

Name: Beth Rhodes

Phone: 540-375-4211

Email: beth.rhodes@dbhds.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.