Unit Clerk CNA/CNT

Career Opportunities with Tenn State Veterans Homes Board Careers At Tenn State Veterans Homes Board Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available. Subscribe to our RSS feeds to receive instant updates as new positions become available. Proudly Serving Those Who Served! Winner 2024 & 2025 Best Nursing Home in Rutherford County! SALARY RANGE: $17.08 to $23.12 We are currently looking for a Unit Clerk/CNA for a full-time day shift – 6am to 3pm position. You will work closely with Licensed Nurses and other team members to meet the needs of our residents and to ensure high quality care is maintained. The Unit Clerk/CNA will schedule appointments with doctors and other facilities for needed resident treatment. This will include working with Activities Department or Family Members to arrange transportation to the scheduled appointments. We invite you to join our team of talented, caring professionals that take pride in serving the veterans of Tennessee. Our State Veterans’ Homes are consistently ranked among the top nursing homes in the nation because our dedicated team goes above and beyond to ensure every resident receives the highest quality of care possible. As an organization, we are passionate about creating an outstanding workplace for our employees.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Experience with medical terminology and patient care. CNA experience and active Tennessee CNA license. Primary duties will entail scheduling labs, x-rays and doctor appointments for residents outside of the building. This would include communication with Activities or family members to arrange transportation and nursing care staff for readying of the resident for an outside visit along with preparation of the packet for the transport. Assist with transporting residents, when needed. Due to resident needs and care during transport, active/current CNA license is required. Organizes nursing station, making copies as needed and thinning charts. Keeps supplies current and ready for use, including Admission Packets for the nurses. Prepares forms for charts. Assists other staff with resident care and food delivery, as needed. Answer the phone and takes messages as needed. Answers call lights Attends in-services as required.

BENEFITS

Tennessee State Veterans’ Home offers competitive rates along with exceptional health, dental, vision, disability insurance, paid time off, sick leave & a fully vested pension you won’t find anywhere else! Competitive wages based on certified years of experience Paid time off (vacation) Double pay for selected holidays worked State of Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System – 100% Employer funded, vested after only 5 years State of Tennessee medical, dental and vision insurance Extended disability benefits (sick leave) Flexible spending accounts for childcare and medical expenses Life insurance, cancer and accident, disability, and long-term care insurance ParTNers for Health Wellness Program

QUALIFICATIONS

Candidate must have a current & active Nursing Certification. Must be able to work independently and make decisions when circumstances warrant to meet the needs of residents and be flexible in work habits to meet needs of residents or nursing staff. Must be able to deal tactfully and effectively with residents, families and visitors along with offices and locations for scheduling appointments. Must be able to read and understand standard English and be willing to work as part of a caring team to provide the best possible care for our residents.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma or equivalent

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES

Current and active Nurse Aide Certification. Please be sure visit us at TSVH.org and to learn more about the Tennessee State Veterans' Homes and all of our great residents and employees! ~TSVH is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer~ #J-18808-Ljbffr Tennessee State Veterans’ Homes