Nursing Assistant Supervisor 1

State of Louisiana; Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Veterans Homes seeks a Nursing Assistant Supervisor to oversee Nursing Assistants and Nursing Unit Aides in a 156-bed 24-hour facility in Monroe, Louisiana. The role requires coordinating resident care for veterans with diverse medical and cognitive needs.

Qualified applicants must have CNA certification or an LPN/RN pathway, with required patient care experience and applicable Medicaid/Medicare notes; premium hourly pay and shift differentials are offered.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in patient care.
• CNA certificate or graduation from an Emergency Medical Technician Program plus two years of patient care experience.
• Completion of an accredited registered or practical nursing program plus one year of patient care experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and assist with patient care across four resident care units.
• Prepare assignment sheets and adjust as necessary.
• Conduct performance evaluations of subordinate staff.
• Direct and assist in providing care such as feeding, ambulating, bathing, positioning, lifting and dressing.
• Make rounds and instruct/train subordinates in patient care techniques.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant certificate

Emergency Medical Technician Program

Registered or Practical Nursing program

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 them to the highest possible levels of physical and mental capacity.

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Nursing Assistant Supervisorto provide supervision of Nursing Assistants and Nursing Unit Aides in the nursing care of the residents at a Louisiana War Veterans Home—a large, complex, 156-bed, 24-hour health care facility.

• 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:

As a Nursing Assistant Supervisor 1, you will oversee and assist with patient care, which consists of four resident care units and provides care for residents who have medical needs, ADL needs, and who may be cognitively impaired or have a mental illness.

In this role, you will also:

• Prepare assignment sheets and make adjustments as necessary.
• Conduct performance evaluations on subordinate staff.
• Direct and assist in providing care such as feeding, ambulating, bathing, positioning, lifting and dressing.
• Make rounds and instruct/train subordinates in patient care techniques.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Position-Specific Details:

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

Appointment Type:Probational or Job Appointment

Compensation:PREMIUM PAY (per HOUR physically worked)$3.00. This position also qualifies for shift differentials, with rates varying based on shift time, day of the week, and holidays.

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.