Blind Inc.

Working Title: Lead Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Job Class: Veterans Care Specialist

Agency: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs

• Job ID : 81329

• Location : Bemidji

• Telework Eligible : No

• Full/Part Time : Part-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 11/01/2024

• Closing Date : 12/02/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Veterans Affairs Dept / Vets Home-Bemidji-AFSCME

• Division/Unit : Bemidji Veterans Home / Nursing

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 6:00am-2:30pm

• Days of Work : Varies, including weekends as assigned

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $23.19 - $30.43 / hourly

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 204 - Health Care Non Professional/AFSCME

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : 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.

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

We are seeking 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 meetings 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 designed as part-time and primarily day shift. The work schedule will include at least 48 hours per 2-week pay period and may include additional work hours, based on business needs. The position is initially eligible for a partial employer contribution towards health and dental insurance benefits.

Minimum Qualifications

Please ensure that your resume/application clearly describes your experience in the areas listed below and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

• Current registration as a Nursing Assistant with the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) Nursing Assistant Registry

• Certified as a Trained Medication Aide (TMA)

• One year of experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and/or Human Services Technician (HST) or providing direct care for others

• Human relations, communications, and leadership skills sufficient to effectively lead, guide and educate others

• Knowledge and skills in two or more of the following areas: dementia, restorative care, patient care planning for hospice and palliative care, aging/geriatric services.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience as a CNA/HST in a skilled nursing facility

• Knowledge and skills in three or more of the following areas: dementia, restorative care, patient care planning for hospice and palliative care, aging/geriatric services

• Knowledge of state and federal regulations guiding skilled nursing facility/nursing home operations

• Experience working with Veterans

• Experience as a lead worker or mentor to others

Additional Requirements

• A Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) background check may be conducted on the top finalist(s) for the position. When conducted, a finalist must pass the DHS background check.

• A Tuberculosis (Mantoux) screening (or chest x-ray) is required prior to employment.

• Employment reference checks will be conducted on finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance and contact with the applicant's former employer(s).

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.