Nursing Unit Aide, Nursing Assistant 1, or Nursing Assistant 2

State of Louisiana; Jackson (LA); Vor Ort; USD 26.000 - 35.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

State of Louisiana is hiring for Nursing Unit Aide / Nursing Assistant positions in Jackson, LA. The role supports RNs and LPNs with non-professional duties, assists with daily living activities, maintains a safe therapeutic environment, and observes patient status on and off campus.

Positions may be probational or promotional, with day or night shifts. Training requirements and union rules apply per state guidelines. Contact information is provided for further details.

Qualifikationen

• No experience or training required.
• Current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate may be required for facilities receiving Medicaid/Medicare funds.

Aufgaben

• Assist Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) with non-professional nursing duties.
• Attend shift report and accepts patient care assignments for the assigned shift.
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment and provides care appropriate to the patient's stage of growth and development.
• Ensure patient safety by identifying and reporting potential or actual safety hazards. Escorts patients to campus activities and off-grounds appointments while maintaining the assigned level of observation and accountability.
• Document patient location in accordance with facility policy.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living including personal hygiene, grooming, dressing, feeding, mobility, personal clothing care, and daily household chores.
• Conduct therapeutic patient groups under the direction of licensed nursing staff and documents patient participation.
• Observe, monitor, and document patients' physical condition, behavior, and responses to care, reporting significant changes promptly to licensed nursing staff.

Jobbeschreibung

About This Job

About This Job

Division

Within the Nursing or SFF Department at ELMHS Located in Jackson, LA but may be used to fill a vacancy within another department

The Mission of ELMHS is to provide mental health evaluation, treatment, habilitation and consultation for adults. Programs include inpatient interventions, jail based evaluations, supervised group home and residential programs, forensic evaluation, care, custody, and aftercare; intermediate and long term psychiatric are in coordination with the total system of care in Louisiana

ELMHS is looking for a motivated, detail-oriented, and positive individual to join our team as a Nursing Unit Aide, Nursing Assistant 1 or Nursing Assistant 2! The selected candidate will provide direct patient care by assisting with daily living activities, supporting nursing staff, maintaining a safe therapeutic environment, monitoring and documenting patient status, facilitating therapeutic activities, and ensuring patient safety during on- and off-campus activities.

Minimum Qualifications

No experience or training required.

Note:

Positions at facilities receiving certain Medicaid or Medicare funds require that applicants possess a current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties:

Job Duties and Other Information

In This Role, You Will:

• Assist Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) with non-professional nursing duties.
• Attend shift report and accepts patient care assignments for the assigned shift.
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment and provides care appropriate to the patient's stage of growth and development.
• Ensure patient safety by identifying and reporting potential or actual safety hazards. Escorts patients to campus activities and off-grounds appointments while maintaining the assigned level of observation and accountability.
• Document patient location in accordance with facility policy.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living including personal hygiene, grooming, dressing, feeding, mobility, personal clothing care, and daily household chores.
• Conduct therapeutic patient groups under the direction of licensed nursing staff and documents patient participation.
• Observe, monitor, and document patients' physical condition, behavior, and responses to care, reporting significant changes promptly to licensed nursing staff.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type:

Probational or Promotional

Career Progression:

This position may be filled as a Nursing Unit Aide. Nursing Assistant 1, or Nursing Assistant 2 based on experience

Work Schedule:

Days or Nights

This position may be used to fill any Nursing Unit Aide, Nursing Assistant 1, or Nursing Assistant 2 position at ELMHS

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Leigh Moore

ELMHS HR

[e-mail]

225-634-0680

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

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service.

As a State Employee, You Will Earn Competitive Pay, Choose From a Variety Of Benefits, And Have Access To a Great Professional Development Program:

Insurance Coverage: More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave

State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veteran's Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
• Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement

State Of Louisiana Employees Are Eligible To Participate In Various Retirement Systems (based On The Type Of Appointment And Agency For Which An Employee Works). These Retirement Systems Provide Retirement Allowances And Other Benefits For State Officers And Employees And Their Beneficiaries. State Retirement Systems May Include (but Are Not Limited To):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others