NURSING ASSISTANT 1 (Part Time CNA)
About The Position
The Louisiana Veterans Homes serve Louisiana’s veteran population by providing medical, restorative, and rehabilitative services with respect and compassion. The role provides nursing care to eligible veterans, supporting their physical and mental well-being. This position is in the Nursing Department of the Louisiana Veterans Home in Jackson, Louisiana, and is a part-time WAE appointment limited to 1,245 hours in a 12-month period. The schedule alternates between 6:00 AM–6:30 PM and 6:00 PM–6:30 AM and may vary based on availability and shift coverage needs. Compensation is $15.00 per hour, plus $5.00 per hour worked in premium pay and shift differentials.
Requirements
- 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.
- A current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate is required for positions at facilities receiving certain Medicaid or Medicare funds.
Responsibilities
- Assist with documenting new patient admissions in the medical record.
- Provide patient care, including ambulating, feeding, bathing, positioning, and lifting.
- Sterilize equipment and supplies.
- Measure and record patients’ temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, height, and weight in the medical record.
Benefits
- $5.00 per hour worked premium pay
- Shift differentials
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
