Nursing Assistant Supervisor 1

About the role

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 the Jackson, Louisiana Veterans Home, where you'll step into a leadership role as a Certified Nursing Assistant Supervisor 1 that combines clinical excellence with genuine care for those who served.

If you’re passionate about joining a healthcare team and making a meaningful impact for Louisiana’s 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.Three years of experience in patient care; ORPossession of a current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate or graduation from an Emergency Medical Technician Program plus two years of experience in patient care; ORCompletion 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.The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties

• Supervises lower-level paraprofessional healthcare staff providing therapeutic and environmental care of patients on a ward during an assigned shift.
• Gives a report at the change of shift.
• Assigns and performs routine nursing duties, such as taking vital signs, assisting with treatments, and performing diabetic urine tests.
• Assigns duties and maintains a safe and sanitary environment for patients; assists in cleaning physical surroundings, furnishings, and equipment in the patient care area.
• Documents on the patient's chart pertinent behavior, or incidents (accidents or injuries) or any complaints made by patients, and reports such to the supervisor.
• Assists in patient management utilizing therapeutic intervention techniques; restrains hostile and physically violent patients when necessary.
• Makes rounds to check patients' presence and checks for compliance with safety, sanitation, and therapeutic environment.

Position-Specific Details

Location: the Nursing Department of the LA Veterans Home in Jackson, Louisiana.

Appointment Type: Full-Time Position Probational

Work Schedule: Work hours are 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM, with alternate weekends.

Compensation

The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.(CNA 1 Special Entrance Rate) $14.89 (base pay), plus shift differentials and premium pay of $5.00 per hour worked.

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 this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). A resume will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

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