CNA -NURSING CARE

Department: DVA-NE LA Veterans Home
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.
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Nursing Assistant to perform routine sub-professional nursing duties in the care and comfort of our Veteran patients, as well as measure temperatures, pulses, respirations, blood pressures, heights/weights, and record them in patients' medical records. As a Nursing Assistant, you will measure temperatures, pulses, respirations, blood pressures, heights/weights, and record them in patients' medical records.
Six months of experience or training in patient care; Possession of a current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate; Completion of an accredited Registered Nursing, Practical Nursing, Medical Assistant, or Emergency Medical Technician Program.
Positions at facilities receiving certain Medicaid or Medicare funds require that applicants possess a current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate.
Direct and assist in providing patient care, including ambulating, bathing, positioning, lifting, and dressing.
Monitor and document patients' eating patterns.
Measure temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, height, weight, intake, and output, and record in the patient's medical record.
Provide care to patients with infectious diseases, as needed.
Location: Nursing Department of the Northeast LA Veterans Home in Monroe, Louisiana.
Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Nursing Assistant 1 or 2 (CNA 1 or 2)
Work Schedule: 12-hour shifts. Work may involve shift work.
This position offers hourly premium pay and shift differentials, with additional rates based on the shift worked per applicable pay policies. Nursing Assistant 1 - $13.74/hr
Nursing Assistant 2 - $14.70/hr
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. Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
New Year's Day
Veteran's Day,
Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor
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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

Do you possess a Louisiana Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate?
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Are you a current or former employee of the Northeast Louisiana Veterans Home?