Nursing Assistant 1/2

State of Louisiana•Jackson, LA

20h•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 Jackson, Louisiana Veterans Home seeks a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide quality nursing care to eligible veterans, helping them achieve the highest possible levels of physical and mental capacity. The position may be filled at the Nursing Assistant 1 or Nursing Assistant 2 level, depending on the applicant’s experience. The role includes assisting with patient admissions and medical records, providing personal and mobility-related care, sterilizing equipment and supplies, and measuring and recording patients’ vital signs and other measurements. Work hours are 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM or 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM, with alternate weekends. Salary is based on qualifications and experience. The CNA 1 special entrance rate is $13.74 per hour and the CNA 2 special entrance rate is $14.70 per hour; shift differentials and premium pay of $5.00 per hour worked are also offered.

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.