NURSING ASSISTANT 1/2

DVA-LA Veterans Home; Jackson (LA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

The DVA-LA Veterans Home in Jackson, LA is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant 1/2 to provide compassionate patient care and maintain clinical standards for Louisiana veterans.

Responsibilities include assisting with admission documentation, daily care tasks, and routine measurements; with a schedule of 6:00 AM–6:30 PM or 6:00 PM–6:30 AM and alternate weekends. Salary varies by qualification and experience, with CNA1 base starting at $13.74/hr and CNA2 at $14.70/hr plus $3 differential.

Qualifications

• Six months of experience or training in patient care; OR
• Possession of a current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate; OR
• Completion of an accredited Registered Nursing, Practical Nursing, Medical Assistant, or Emergency Medical Technician Program.

Responsibilities

• Assist with documenting the admission of new patients into the medical record.
• Provide care to patients such as ambulating, feeding, bathing, positioning, and lifting.
• Sterilize equipment and supplies.
• Measure temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, height, and weight; record in the patient's medical record.

Job description

The mission of the Louisiana Veterans Homes is to primarily serve the veteran population of Louisiana by providing medical, restorative, and rehabilitative services in an atmosphere of respect and compassion. The primary objective of the home is to provide quality nursing care to eligible veterans, with the ultimate goal of returning them to the highest possible levels of physical and mental capacity.

Join the State of Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs at the Jackson, Louisiana Veterans Home, where you'll step into a role as a Certified Nursing Assistant 1/2 that combines clinical excellence with genuine care for those who served. If you’re passionate about joining a healthcare team and making a meaningful impact for Louisiana’s veterans, this leadership role at the Jackson, Louisiana, Veterans Home is waiting for you.

Apply today and be part of a team that honors service through care.

• Six months of experience or training in patient care; OR
• Possession of a current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate; OR
• Completion of an accredited Registered Nursing, Practical Nursing, Medical Assistant, or Emergency Medical Technician Program.

NOTE:

Positions at facilities receiving certain Medicaid or Medicare funds require that applicants possess a current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties

• Assist with documenting the admission of new patients into the medical record.
• Provide care to patients such as ambulating, feeding, bathing, positioning, and lifting.
• Sterilize equipment and supplies.
• Measure temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, height, and weight; record in the patient's medical record.

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type: Full-Time Position Probational

Career Progression: As part of a Career Progression Group vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as aNursing Assistant 1 or 2, depending on the level of experience

Work Schedule: Work hours are 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM / 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM. Alternate weekends.

Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

• CNA 1Special Entrance Rate is $13.74 hourly (base pay).
• CNA 2Special Entrance Rate is $14.70 hourly (base pay).
• *Plus shifts differentials and premium pay of $3.00 per hour worked.

Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.