NURSING ASSISTANT SUPERVISOR 1

About This Job

The mission of the Louisiana Veterans Homes is to primarily serve the Veterans' population of Louisiana through the provision of 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 the veterans to the highest possible levels of physical and mental capacity. This position is located in the Nursing Department of the Northwest LA Veterans Home in Bossier City, Louisiana.

We're looking for a Nursing Assistant Supervisor to help manage our Nursing Assistant team—a proactive, hard-working team, working to ensure that our Veterans' daily patient care needs are met. If you're a hardworking Nursing Assistant who is ready to work in a supervisory role with a great team and serve Veterans, this could be the opportunity for you!

Minimum Qualifications

Three years of experience in patient care; OR possession of 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. NOTE: Positions at facilities receiving certain Medicaid or Medicare funds require that applicants possess a current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate.

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

*Supervises and manages subordinate Nursing Assistants in providing care for residents.

*Prepares assignment sheets, making adjustments when necessary.

*Prepares performance evaluations on subordinate staff.

*Makes rounds of inspection, reviews records and monitors the environment on the assigned unit to ensure resident safety and that patients are receiving adequate nursing care in sanitary conditions.

*Directs and assists in providing care to patients such as feeding, ambulating, bathing, positioning, lifting and dressing. Instructs and trains subordinates in patient care techniques, serves as a lead worker over Nursing Assistants 1 & 2 and Nursing Unit Aides.

*Measures temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, height, weight, intake, and output and records in the patient's medical record. Observes patient's condition and reports any changes to unit nurse.

*Implements and follows through with special goals and projects to improve the quality of patient care. Works directly with professional personnel in developing programs on therapeutic techniques with patients, such as reactivation and rehabilitation.

Position-Specific Details: Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional Work Schedule: Work hours are 12-hour shifts, which include DAY OR NIGHT shifts. Weekends and/or holidays are required. Compensation: This position has a SPECIAL ENTRANCE RATE of $16.24/hr and is eligible for premium pay of $3.00 per hour worked and a $2.00 per hour shift differential on nights/weekends/holidays.

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: For further information about this posting, contact: Cassandra Bell-Atkins LDVA/Northwest LA War Veterans Home 3130 Arthur Ray Teague Parkway Bossier City, LA 71112

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

Benefits

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veteran's Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System ( LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System ( among others