Nursing Assistant Supervisor 1

DVA-LA Veterans Home; Jackson (LA); Vor Ort; USD 26.000 - 34.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Louisiana Veterans Homes in Jackson, LA, seeks a Certified Nursing Assistant Supervisor 1 to lead a ward team and ensure high-quality patient care for veterans. The role combines clinical expertise with compassionate leadership in a night-shift setting.

Location: Jackson, LA; Schedule: 6:00 PM–6:30 AM with alternating weekends. Compensation is determined by qualifications, with a base rate and shift differentials as described in the posting.

Qualifikationen

• Three years of patient care experience, OR
• CNA certificate with two years of patient care experience
• Completion of a registered or practical nursing program with one year of patient care
• Note: CNA certificate required for facilities with Medicaid/Medicare funds

Aufgaben

• Supervises lower-level paraprofessional healthcare staff on a ward during a shift
• Gives a report at shift changes
• Performs routine nursing duties such as vital signs and treatments
• Maintains safe, sanitary environments and assists with cleaning and equipment
• Documents patient behavior or incidents and reports to supervisor
• Assists in patient management using therapeutic techniques and restrains when needed
• Makes rounds to check patient presence and safety compliance

Ausbildung

Certified Nursing Assistant certificate

Emergency Medical Technician program

Registered or Practical Nursing program completion

Jobbeschreibung

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 leadership role as a Certified Nursing Assistant Supervisor 1 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. Be part of a team that honors service through care.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in patient care; OR
• Possession of a current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate or graduation from an Emergency Medical Technician Program plus two years of experience in patient care; OR
• Completion of an accredited registered or practical nursing program plus one year of experience in patient care.
• 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

• Supervises lower-level paraprofessional healthcare staff providing therapeutic and environmental care of patients on a ward during an assigned shift.
• Gives a report at the change of shift.
• Assigns and performs routine nursing duties, such as taking vital signs, assisting with treatments, and performing diabetic urine tests.
• Assigns duties and maintains a safe and sanitary environment for patients; assists in cleaning physical surroundings, furnishings, and equipment in the patient care area.
• Documents on the patient's chart pertinent behavior, or incidents (accidents or injuries) or any complaints made by patients, and reports such to the supervisor.
• Assists in patient management utilizing therapeutic intervention techniques; restrains hostile and physically violent patients when necessary.
• Makes rounds to check patients' presence and checks for compliance with safety, sanitation, and therapeutic environment.

Position-Specific Details

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

Appointment Type:Full-Time Position Probational

Work Schedule:Work hours are 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM, with alternate weekends.

Compensation:The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience. (CNA 1 Special Entrance Rate) $14.89(base pay), plus shift differentials and premium pay of $5.00 per hour worked.

Contact Information

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

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.