NURSING ASSISTANT 1/2

State of Louisiana; Jackson (AL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differentials

Premium pay $5.00/hour

Job summary

State of Louisiana, Louisiana Veterans Home, seeks a Nursing Assistant 1 for full-time probational service. The role supports admission documentation, direct patient care, and routine measurements, with shifts 6:00 AM–6:30 PM and 6:00 PM–6:30 AM, alternating weekends.

Eligible candidates may have six months of patient care experience or a CNA certificate, or completion of a related nursing/EMT program. Starting pay includes CNA 1 at $13.74/hr or CNA 2 at $14.70/hr, plus $5/hr differential pay.

Qualifications

• Six months of patient care experience or training.
• Current CNA certificate.
• Completion of accredited Nursing/EMT/MA program.

Responsibilities

• Assist with documenting the admission of new patients to 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.

Skills

Patient care exp

CNA certificate

Related program completion

Education

Nursing/EMT/MA program completion

Nursing Assistant program completion

Job description

Posting number: LVH227955CNA1210282026

Department: DVA-LA Veterans Home

Job classification: NURSING ASSISTANT 1

Posting type: Open

Categories: Nursing

Summary

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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.

Examples of duties

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.

Qualifications

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

Supplemental information

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 a Nursing 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 1 Special Entrance Rate is $13.74 hourly (base pay).

CNA 2 Special Entrance Rate is $14.70 hourly (base pay).

*Plus shifts differentials and premium pay of $5.00 per hour worked.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact Louisiana Veterans Home HR:

Sycondria Wilson-Brumfield or Adrainne Bergeron

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