Job Description

Posting number: NELVH-226717CNA-092926

Department: DVA-NE LA Veterans Home

Job classification: NURSING ASSISTANT 1

Posting type: Open

Categories: Nursing

Summary

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, as well as measure temperatures, pulses, respirations, blood pressures, heights/weights, and record them in patients' medical records. As a Nursing Assistant, you will measure temperatures, pulses, respirations, blood pressures, heights/weights, and record them in patients' medical records.

Examples of duties

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.

Qualifications

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

Supplemental information

Job Duties:

In this role, you will also:

• Direct and assist in providing patient care, including ambulating, bathing, positioning, lifting, and dressing.
• Direct and assist in the feeding of patients. Monitor and document patients' eating patterns.
• Clean rooms, make and change bed linen.
• Distribute clean linens, wash, dry, sort, fold, and store patients’ clothing.
• Measure temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, height, weight, intake, and output, and record in the patient’s medical record.
• Observe the patient’s condition and report any changes to the charge nurse.
• Provide care to patients with infectious diseases, as needed.

Position-Specific Details:

Location: Nursing Department of the Northeast LA Veterans Home in Monroe, Louisiana.

Appointment Type: Probational or Job Appointment

Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Nursing Assistant 1 or 2 (CNA 1 or 2)

Work Schedule: 12-hour shifts. 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 - $13.74/hr

Nursing Assistant 2 - $14.70/hr

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