IVH-C CNA-VETERANS NURSING ASSISTANT-CERTIFIED (Multiple Shifts) (UMP)

IVH-C CNA-VETERANS NURSING ASSISTANT-CERTIFIED (Multiple Shifts) (UMP)

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Date: May 27, 2026 Location: Chicago, IL, US, 60634 Job Requisition ID: 54546 Opening Date: 03/31/2026 Closing Date: 06/23/2026 Agency: Department of Veterans' Affairs Class Title: VETERANS NURSING ASST - CERT (47750) Skill Option: UMP Credential Bilingual Option: None Salary: $4,227 - $5,607/Monthly; CBA language applies; Starting salary $4,227/monthly Job Type: Salaried Category: Full Time County: Cook Number of Vacancies: 67 Bargaining Unit Code: RC009 Institutional Employees, AFSCME This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position. All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal. Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

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Essential Functions

Performs nursing assistance and personal care for residents with physical and/or mental impairments adhering to State and Federal regulatory guidelines. Performs the following treatment measures as directed by clinical staff. Continually inspects and checks residents in the assigned areas to ensure comfort and safety. Performs routine straightening and organizing of the residents units. Performs effective infection control practices utilizing universal precautions in resident care. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires successful completion of an Illinois approved Basic Nursing Assistant Training Program consisting of a minimum of 120 hours of instruction which shall include at least 80 hours of theoretical instruction and 40 hours of clinical practice. In compliance with Section 340.1376, of the Illinois Administrative Code, requires inclusion on the Illinois Department of Public Health Nurse Aide Registry within 60 days of hire. Requires a health inventory and physical examination no more than 30 days prior to and no more than 30 days after the initial employment in the facility. Includes a required tuberculin test.

Conditions of Employment Requires ability to pass a background check. Requires ability to pass a drug screen and pre-employment physical. Requires ability to meet all agency vaccine/health-related policies and guidance. Requires ability acquire and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate. Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers. Requires ability to attend seminars, conferences, and trainings to stay current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to the job duties. Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate. This position is considered heavy work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(d)). Heavy work involves lifting no more than 100 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Overtime is a condition or employment, and you may be required to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Work Hours: 7:00AM-3:00 PM, RW; 3:00PM-11:00PM, RW; 1100PM-7:00AM, RW Headquarter Location: 4250 N Oak Park Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60634 Work County: Cook Agency Contact: IDVA Hiring Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Posting Group: Health Services This title is within the Upward Mobility Program (UMP). General Program information can be found by clicking on the Upward Mobility Program link or for specific title information at UMP Titles. To utilize upward mobility contractual rights for this position, employees must apply internally and must upload a copy of the UMP grade notice to their application documents prior to submission. UMP grades can be uploaded to the Additional Documents OR Grade Documentation section of the application.