Nursing Assistant 1-2: Compassionate Long-Term Care

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

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.