Nursing Assistant 1-2

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 the veterans to the highest possible levels of physical and mental capacity.We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Nursing Assistant to perform routine sub-professional nursing duties in the care and comfort of our Veteran patients.Six months of experience or training in patient care; ORPossession of a current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate; ORCompletion of an accredited Registered Nursing, Practical Nursing, Medical Assistant, or Emergency Medical Technician Program.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, you will measure temperatures, pulses, respirations, blood pressures, heights/weights, and record in patients' medical records.In this role, you will also:Assist with documenting admission of new patients in medical records.Provide care to patients such as ambulating, feeding, bathing, positioning, and lifting.May sterilize equipment and supplies.Distribute clean linen, wash, dry, sort, fold, and store patients' clothing.Collect, label and transport laboratory specimens as assigned.Collect and file diagnostic test results.Observe patients' conditions and report any changes to the charge nurse.Transport patients to examinations, clinics, or recreational sites.May be required to provide care to patients with infectious diseases.Clean rooms and change bed linens.Perform procedures such as enemas and skin care as directed by a professional nurse.Successfully complete training programs such as CPR, First Aid, infection control, infectious disease, and/or programs that maintain hospital standards such as quality control, safety issues, and JCAHO requirements.Position-Specific Details:Location: Nursing Department of the Northeast LA Veterans Home in Monroe, Louisiana.Appointment Type: Probational or Job AppointmentCareer Progression: This position may be filled as a Nursing Assistant 1 or 2 (CNA 1 or 2)Work Schedule: Day Shift (6:45a-7:15p)Night Shift (6:45p-7:15a)* Work may involve shift work.Compensation: This position offers hourly premium pay and shift differentials, with additional rates based on the shift worked per applicable pay policies. The Special Entrance Rate for this position is as follows:Nursing Assistant 1 is $13.74Nursing Assistant 2 is $14.70Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.How To Apply:No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.* Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.Contact Information:For further information about this vacancy, contact:Jamaile BurtonHuman Resources AnalystJamaile.Burton@la.gov