Posting number: ELMHS10.29.26NUA
Department: LDH-Office of State Healthcare Facilities
Division: Eastern LA Mental Health System
Job classification: NURSING UNIT AIDE
Posting type: Open & Promotional
Categories: Mental Health
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.
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.
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties:
In this role, you will:
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
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). Resumeswill 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:
Leigh Moore
ELMHS HR
ELMHS-HR@LA.GOV
225-634-0680
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