NURSING ASSISTANT 1 or 2
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State of Louisiana is hiring a NURSING ASSISTANT 1 or 2. The State of Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs seeks Nursing Assistants to provide compassionate care to veterans at the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Home, supporting resident safety, quality assurance, and daily living assistance across four care units in a 156‑bed long‑term care facility.
Key focus areas include Provide nursing aide care, bathing and grooming patients, and handling linens and clothing, Perform quality assurance activities to improve nursing assistant care and policy adherence, and Report resident complaints and incidents in collaboration with the Nursing Assistant Supervisor.
Successful candidates bring Six Months Of Experience Or Training In Patient Care, Current Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate, and Completion Of An Accredited Registered Nursing, Practical Nursing, Medical Assistant, Or Emergency Medical Technician Program. Important skills include Nursing Operations, QA, Reporting Resident Complaints And Incidents, and Nursing Assistant Services.
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Our mission of the Louisiana Veterans Homes is to serve the Veteran population of Louisiana through the provision of nursing assistant services in an atmosphere of respect and compassion.
Join the State of Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs at the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Home, where you'll step into a role as a Nursing Assistant 1 or Nursing Assistant 2 that services excellence care for those who served and with genuine care that serves over 150 veterans. Here, you will provide nursing operations, including care of one of four care units, ensuring coverage and high-quality resident care in a 156-bed long-term care facility.
Six months of experience or training in patient care; OR Possession of a current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate; OR Completion 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:
- Nursing Aide , bathe/groom patients, distributes clean linen, washes, dries, fold and store patient clothing. Cleans equipment such as whirlpool tub and weight scale
- Quality Assurance , promoting continuous improvement in nursing assistant care, delivery and adherence to policy and procedure standards.
- Reports resident complaints and incidents , collaborating with Nursing Assistant Supervisor 1 or 2 to ensure care and resident safety
- Nursing Assistant Services , escorts/transports patients to examinations, clinics, recreation sites and other areas as needed. Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational
Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Nursing Assistant 1 or 2, depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
Compensation: This position is eligible for Special Entrance Rate for Nursing Assistant 1- $1,099.2/ $13.74 or Nursing Assistant 2 - $1,176.00/$14.70 per hour, shift differential, and Premium Pay of $5.00/HR for hours worked only.
Work Schedule: 6 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. or 6:00 p.m.to 6:30 a.m. shifts to include every other weekend and some holidays.
How to Apply:
No Civil Service test scores 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:
CATHY W. SULLIVAN
HUMAN RESOURCES - SOUTHEAST LA VETERANS HOME
4080 WEST AIRLINE Highway, Reserve, LA 70084
985-479-4080
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