Nursing Assistant 2
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Job Location:
Baton Rouge, LA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 2272 - 4089
Posted on:
17 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About this Job
The mission of the Louisiana Department of Health is to protect and promote health and to ensure access to medical preventive and rehabilitative services for all residents of the State of Louisiana.
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Join the Region 2 East Baton Rouge Public Health Unit as a Nursing Assistant 2 and play a vital role in protecting and improving community this dynamic position youll support Registered Nurses across essential programs including Reproductive Health Immunizations Tuberculosis services and WIC. Youll also be on the front lines during public health emergenciesfrom hurricanes and flooding to pandemic responseproviding critical care when communities need it most.
If youre ready for a fast-paced career with real impact this is your chance to step up and serve.
Minimum Qualifications
- Two years of experience in patient care; OR
Possession of a current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate or graduation from an Emergency Medical Technician Program plus one year and six months of experience in patient care; OR
Completion of an accredited registered or practical nursing program.
NOTE:
Positions at facilities receiving certain Medicaid or Medicare funds require that applicants possess a current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate. Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role as defined by the State Civil Service can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
Collect laboratory specimens (blood urine swabs) and measure and record vital signs following established protocols.
Assist nurses and providers during patient exams immunization clinics and other clinical services.
Monitor patients for adverse reactions and promptly report concerns to the Nurse Supervisor.
Maintain cleanliness organization and readiness of exam rooms and laboratory areas.
Greet clients manage appointments and intake and maintain accurate electronic health records and clinical documentation.
Coordinate clinical supply inventory process records and requisitions and respond to public inquiries regarding services.
Support emergency preparedness and response activities including disaster deployments mass vaccination events and related documentation.
Position-Specific Details:Location:Office of Public Health / Region 2-BRCO / East Baton Rouge Parish
Appointment Type: This position may be filled as aProbationary appointment andJob appointment (temporary appointment that may last up to 48 months)
Cost Center:
Position Number(s): 72199
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy click on the Apply link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
* Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
Patricia Walker
LA Department of Health (LDH)
Division of Human Resources
PO Box 4818
Baton Rouge LA 70821
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Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Nurse Management
- Patient Care
- Hospital Experience
- Employee Evaluation
- Acute Care
- Healthcare Management
- Management Experience
- Primary Care Experience
- Conflict Management
- Nursing
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
