Nursing Assistant Supervisor 2

LDH-Office of Behavioral Health; Pineville (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Special Interest Rate (SER) bi-weekly

Premium pay $1.50/hour worked

Longevity pay $1.00/hour worked

CNA Licensed pay $1.00/hour worked

Job summary

Central Louisiana State Hospital in Pineville, LA, seeks a Nursing Assistant Supervisor 2 to lead Nursing Assistant Supervisor 1 staff and ensure therapeutic and environmental care on units. The role supports safe, high-quality patient care within a state hospital setting.

The position offers probationary/promotion options, with shift leadership responsibilities and collaborative work with the Behavioral Health program. Compensation includes special pay details as described by the state.

Qualifications

• Four 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: Some Medicaid/Medicare funded facilities require a current CNA certificate.

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead supervisor for Nursing Assistant Supervisor 1 and other staff, providing therapeutic and environmental care on units.
• Prepare daily work schedules and assign duties for patients and staff.
• Ensure appropriate assignments are made and completed.
• Monitor staff compliance with facility policies to ensure safe, sanitary patient care.
• Communicate performance information to administrative personnel.

Skills

Patient care experience

Team supervision

Education

CNA certificate

EMT program

RN/LPN program completion

Job description

CLSH MISSION: Strive to provide quality, person-centered care with focus on recovery and resiliency in a safe and secure environment.

CLSH VISION: Strive to be the best public psychiatric hospital possible

CLSH VALUES “I CARE”: Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence

Central Louisiana State Hospital, located in Pineville, Louisiana, is seeking applicants for a vacant position in our Nursing Department as a Nursing AssistantSupervisor 2 who supervises lower-level paraprofessional healthcare staff providing therapeutic and environmental care of patients on a ward during an assigned shift.

The Nursing Assistant Supervisor 2 plays a vital role for the Louisiana Department of Health in the Behavioral Health community by utilizing CLSH’s values and mission to deliver quality and effective care to our patients. The hospital is highly committed to cooperative work with other state agencies and with the state and regional mental health program to insure the integration and coordination of hospital-community services into a comprehensive system of mental health care.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Four 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

• Serves as lead supervisor for Nursing Assistant Supervisor 1 positions and other subordinate staff, providing therapeutic and environmental care of patients on units.
• Prepares daily work schedules and assigns basic work duties to care for patients and staff.
• Ensures that appropriate assignments are made and completed.
• Monitors staff compliance with facility policies and procedures, ensuring patients receive adequate care in a safe and sanitary environment.
• Communicates progressive information regarding performance of Nursing Assistant Supervisor 1 and Nursing Assistants to administrative personnel.
• Assists in emergency situations. Performs duties of any subordinate Nursing Assistant Supervisor 1 or other subordinate staff as necessary.
• Orients/trains new Nursing Assistants to unit program and basic duties.
• Participates in the recruitment process for Nursing Assistants.
• Willingly accepts and performs additional duties and assignments necessary for the smooth operation of the hospital.

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type: Probational, Promotion, Demotion, Detail, or Transfer.

Compensation: This position has a Special Interest Rate (SER) of $1,390.40 bi-weekly.

Position is eligible for premium pay of $1.50 per hour WORKED, Longevity pay starting at $1.00 per hour WORKED, and CNA Licensed pay of $1.00 per hour WORKED.

Contact Information

For further information about this vacancy, please contact:

Kelcie Cox

Central Louisiana State Hospital Human Resources

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