Nursing Assistant Supervisor 1

State of Louisiana•Jackson, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Louisiana Veterans Homes primarily serve Louisiana’s veteran population by providing medical, restorative, and rehabilitative services in an atmosphere of respect and compassion. The goal is to provide quality nursing care to eligible veterans and help them achieve the highest possible levels of physical and mental capacity. The Nursing Assistant Supervisor 1 works in the Nursing Department of the Louisiana Veterans Home in Jackson, Louisiana. This leadership role supervises lower-level paraprofessional healthcare staff who provide therapeutic and environmental care to patients on a ward during an assigned shift. The position is full-time and probational, with work hours from 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM and alternate weekends. Salary is determined based on qualifications and experience; the stated CNA 1 Special Entrance Rate is $14.89 base pay, plus shift differentials and premium pay of $5.00 per hour worked.

Requirements

Three years of experience in patient care; or a current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate or graduation from an Emergency Medical Technician program plus two years of experience in patient care; or completion of an accredited registered or practical nursing program plus one year of experience in patient care.
A current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate is required for positions at facilities receiving certain Medicaid or Medicare funds.

Responsibilities

Supervise lower-level paraprofessional healthcare staff providing therapeutic and environmental care to patients on a ward during an assigned shift.
Give a report at the change of shift.
Assign and perform routine nursing duties, including taking vital signs, assisting with treatments, and performing diabetic urine tests.
Assign duties and maintain a safe and sanitary environment for patients; assist in cleaning physical surroundings, furnishings, and equipment in the patient care area.
Document pertinent patient behavior, incidents such as accidents or injuries, and patient complaints on the patient’s chart, and report them to the supervisor.
Assist in patient management using therapeutic intervention techniques, including restraining hostile and physically violent patients when necessary.
Make rounds to check patients’ presence and compliance with safety, sanitation, and therapeutic-environment requirements.