Job detail

Ivh-C cna-Veterans nursing assistant-Certified (Multiple shifts) (Ump)

State of Illinois

#Certified Nursing Assistant #CPR #Overtime #Heavy Work #Infection Control #Universal Precautions #Nurse Aide Registry #Cook County

Quick overview

The role involves performing nursing assistance and personal care for residents with physical or mental impairments while adhering to State and Federal regulatory guidelines. Essential functions also include performing directed treatment measures, ensuring resident comfort and safety through continuous checks, and maintaining organized resident units.

Requirements summary

Candidates must successfully complete an Illinois-approved Basic Nursing Assistant Training Program (minimum 120 hours) and must be included on the Illinois Department of Public Health Nurse Aide Registry within 60 days of hire. Employment is conditional upon passing a background check, drug screen, pre-employment physical, and maintaining CPR certification.

professional certificateCPR CertificationInfection ControlPersonal CareUniversal PrecautionsOffice Equipment UtilizationNursing AssistanceComputer Utilization

Job description

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 [https://illinois.jobs2web.com/] website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors [https://hcm20.ns2cloud.com/sf/careers/jobsearch?bplte_company=SILHCM20P1] employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

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: idva.hr.applicants@illinois.gov
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 [https://careers.illinois.gov/employment-resources/promo.html] link or for specific title information at UMP Titles [https://careers.illinois.gov/employment-resources/promo/ump-title-page.html]. 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.

This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

Application instructions

Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.

State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com [http://Illinois.jobs2web.com] homepage in the blue ribbon.

Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com [http://Illinois.jobs2web.com] homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources

State employees

Log in to the career portal [http://hcm20.ns2cloud.com/sf/careers/jobsearch?bplte_company=SILHCM20P1] for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid [http://www2.illinois.gov/sites/work/Documents/pdfs/InternalApplicant.2021.07.pdf]

Non-State employees

on Illinois.jobs2web.com [http://Illinois.jobs2web.com] – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.

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