Nursing Assistant – Veteran Care, Full-Time

State of Louisiana; Jackson (LA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental Leave

Holidays and Leave (paid)

Job summary

The Louisiana Veterans Homes is seeking compassionate Nursing Assistants to assist with patient care, document admissions, and maintain accurate medical records for veterans in its care. The role includes assisting with ambulation, feeding, bathing, positioning, and lifting, as well as sterilizing equipment and recording vital signs.

Appointment is full-time, probationary, with schedules from 6:00 AM–6:30 PM or 6:00 PM–6:30 AM and alternate weekends.

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.

Responsibilities

• Assist with documenting the admission of new patients into the medical record.
• Provide care to patients such as ambulating, feeding, bathing, positioning, and lifting.
• Sterilize equipment and supplies.
• Measure temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, height, and weight; record in the patient's medical record.

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certificate

RN/PN/MA/EMT program completion

Job description

The Louisiana Veterans Homes is seeking compassionate Nursing Assistants to assist with patient care, document admissions, and maintain accurate medical records for veterans in its care. The role includes assisting with ambulation, feeding, bathing, positioning, and lifting, as well as sterilizing equipment and recording vital signs.

Appointment is full-time, probationary, with schedules from 6:00 AM–6:30 PM or 6:00 PM–6:30 AM and alternate weekends.