Nursing Assistant 1-2 (CNA 1-2)

State of Louisiana • Monroe, LA

349d • $13 - $45,864

About The Position

The Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs is an Equal Opportunity Employer and State as a Model Employer (SAME) to promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace. 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 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. This position is located in the Nursing Department of the Northeast LA Veterans Home in Monroe, Louisiana. This is a full-time position.

Requirements

• Six months of experience or training in patient care.
• Possession of a current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate.
• Completion of an accredited Registered Nursing, Practical Nursing, Medical Assistant, or Emergency Medical Technician Program.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine sub professional nursing duties in the care and comfort of patients.
• Measure temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, height and weight; record in patients medical record.
• Assist with documenting admission of new patients on medical record.
• Provide care to patients such as ambulating, feeding, bathing, positioning and lifting.
• 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 condition and report any changes to charge nurse.
• Transport patients to examinations, clinics, or recreational sites.
• 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.
• Perform all duties that may be performed by the unit aide.
• 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.
• Maintain any necessary certifications.

Benefits

• $3.00 work incentive pay upon hire.
• Shift Diff 3rd Shift - $2.00.
• Weekend/Holiday Shift Diff - $2.00.
• Weekend/Holiday Shift - $2.00.
• Weekend/Holiday Shift Diff 3rd Shift - $3.00.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees