Nursing Assistant 1-2 (CNA 1-2)

Nunez Community College; Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly premium pay

Shift differentials

Job summary

The Louisiana Veterans Homes in Monroe, Louisiana, under the Northeast LA Veterans Home, is seeking a Nursing Assistant to perform routine nursing duties for veteran patients. The role includes measuring vitals, assisting in patient care, and documenting in medical records.

The position offers 12-hour shifts with hourly premium pay and shift differentials. Salary ranges include Nursing Assistant 1 at $13.74/hr and Nursing Assistant 2 at $14.70/hr, with chance for progression and probationary

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

• Direct and assist in providing patient care, including ambulating, bathing, positioning, lifting, and dressing.
• Direct and assist in feeding of patients and monitor/record eating patterns.
• Clean rooms, make and change bed linen.
• Distribute clean linens and manage patients’ clothing.
• Measure vitals and record in patient records.
• Observe patient condition and report changes to charge nurse.
• Provide care to patients with infectious diseases as needed.

Skills

Patient care experience

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant certificate

Nursing/Medical-related program completion (RN/PN/MA/EMT)

Job description

The mission of the Louisiana Veterans Homes is to primarily serve the Veterans' population of Louisiana through the provision of 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 the veterans to the highest possible levels of physical and mental capacity.

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Nursing Assistant to perform routine sub-professional nursing duties in the care and comfort of our Veteran patients, as well as measure temperatures, pulses, respirations, blood pressures, heights/weights, and record them in patients’ medical records.

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:

• Direct and assist in providing patient care, including ambulating, bathing, positioning, lifting, and dressing.
• Direct and assist in the feeding of patients. Monitor and document patients' eating patterns.
• Clean rooms, make and change bed linen.
• Distribute clean linens, wash, dry, sort, fold, and store patients’ clothing.
• Measure temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, height, weight, intake, and output, and record in the patient’s medical record.
• Observe the patient’s condition and report any changes to the charge nurse.
• Provide care to patients with infectious diseases, as needed.

Position-Specific Details:

Location: Nursing Department of the Northeast LA Veterans Home in Monroe, Louisiana.

Appointment Type: Probational or Job Appointment

Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Nursing Assistant 1 or 2 (CNA 1 or 2)

Work Schedule: 12-hour shifts.

Compensation: This position offers hourly premium pay and shift differentials, with additional rates based on the shift worked per applicable pay policies. The Special Entrance Rate for this position is as follows:

• Nursing Assistant 1 - $13.74/hr
• Nursing Assistant 2 - $14.70/hr

Contact Information

For further information about this vacancy, contact: Jamaile Burton

Human Resources Analyst

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