NURSING ASSISTANT 1-2

State of Louisiana; Reserve (LA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs is hiring a Nursing Assistant 1 or Nursing Assistant 2 at the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Home in Reserve, LA. The role covers nursing operations in a 156-bed long-term care facility, including bathing, linen handling, and patient transport while upholding high-quality resident care and safety.

Appointment is Probational with progression based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Six months of experience or training in patient care.
• Possession of a current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Nursing operations, including care of one of four care units, ensuring coverage and high-quality resident care in a 156-bed long-term care facility.
• Nursing Aide, bathe/groom patients, distributes clean linen, washes, dries, folds and stores patient clothing. Cleans equipment such as whirlpool tub and weight scale.
• Quality Assurance, promoting continuous improvement in nursing assistant care, delivery and adherence to policy and procedure standards.
• Reports resident complaints and incidents, collaborating with Nursing Assistant Supervisor 1 or 2 to ensure care and resident safety.
• Nursing Assistant Services, escorts/transports patients to examinations, clinics, recreation sites and other areas as needed.

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant certificate

Registered Nursing program

Practical Nursing program

Medical Assistant program

Emergency Medical Technician Program

Job description

Our mission of the Louisiana Veterans Homes is to serve the Veteran population of Louisiana through the provision of nursing assistant services in an atmosphere of respect and compassion.

Join the State of Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs at the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Home, where you'll step into a role as a Nursing Assistant 1 or Nursing Assistant 2 that services excellence care for those who served and with genuine care that services over 150 veterans.

• 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:

• Nursing operations, includes care of one of four care units, ensuring coverage and high-quality resident care in a 156-bed long-term care facility.
• Nursing Aide, bathe/groom patients, distributes clean linen, washes, dries, fold and store patient clothing. Cleans equipment such as whirlpool tub and weight scale.
• Quality Assurance, promoting continuous improvement in nursing assistant care, delivery and adherence to policy and procedure standards.
• Reports resident complaints and incidents, collaborating with Nursing Assistant Supervisor 1 or 2 to ensure care and resident safety.
• Nursing Assistant Services, escorts/transports patients to examinations, clinics, recreation sites and other areas as needed.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational

Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Nursing Assistant 1 or 2 depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

Compensation: This position is eligible for Special Entrance Rate for Nursing Assistant 1 - $1,099.20 biweekly / $13.74 per hour or Nursing Assistant 2 - $1,176.00 biweekly / $14.70 per hour, plus shift differentials and Premium Pay of $5.00/HR for hours worked only.

Work Schedule:6 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. or 6:00 p.m.to 6:30 a.m. shifts to include every other weekend and some holidays.

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

No Civil Service testscores required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

CATHY W. SULLIVAN

HUMAN RESOURCES - SOUTHEAST LA VETERANS HOME

4080 WEST AIRLINE Highway, Reserve, LA 70084

985-479-4080