Nursing Assistant (CNA1/2)
About The Position
The mission of the Louisiana Veterans Homes is to primarily serve the veteran population of Louisiana by providing 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 them to the highest possible levels of physical and mental capacity. Join the State of Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs at the Jackson Louisiana Veterans Home, where you'll step into a leadership role as a Certified Nursing Assistant 1/2 that combines clinical excellence with genuine care for those who served. If you’re passionate about joining a healthcare team and making a meaningful impact for Louisiana’s veterans, this leadership role at the Jackson, Louisiana, Veterans Home is waiting for you. Apply today and be part of a team that honors service through care.
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.
- NOTE: Positions at facilities receiving certain Medicaid or Medicare funds require that applicants possess a current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate.
Responsibilities
- Assist with documenting the admission of new patients into the medical record.
- Provides care to patients such as ambulating, feeding, bathing, positioning, and lifting.
- Sterilize equipment and supplies.
- Measures temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, height, and weight; records in the patient's medical record.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
