Nursing Assistant 12
Jackson, MO - USA
Job Summary
- About this Job
- 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 theJackson Louisiana Veterans Homewhere youll step into a role as aCertified Nursing Assistant 1/2that combines clinical excellence with genuine care for those who served. If youre passionate about joining a healthcare team and making a meaningful impact for Louisianas 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. - Minimum Qualifications
- 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.
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:
- 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 patients medical record.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type:Full-Time PositionProbational
Career Progression:As part of a Career Progression Groupvacancies may be filled from this recruitment as aNursing Assistant 1 or 2depending on the level of experience
Work Schedule:Work hours are 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM / 6:00PM to 6:30AM. Alternant weekends.
Compensation:The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
CNA 1Special Entrance Rate$13.74hourly (base pay).
CNA 2Special Entrance Rate $14.70hourly (base pay)
*Plus shifts differentials and premium pay of $3.00 per hour worked.
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test scoreis 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 this job title must be included in the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education).Resumes will notbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy contactLouisiana Veterans Home HR:
Sycondria Wilson-Brumfield or Adrainne Bergeron
Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities.
Required Experience:
Junior IC