NURSING ASSISTANT 1 / WAE / PRN

Certified Nursing Assistant 1

The mission of the Louisiana Veterans Home 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 them to the highest possible levels of physical and mental capacity. Join a team dedicated to serving those who served. The Southwest Louisiana Veterans Home is seeking a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant 1 to aid nursing staff in providing high-quality care to our honored veterans. This PRN-WAE government position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day.

Apply today and be a part of something bigger.

Serve those who served.

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 :

• Provide residents assistance with activities of daily living
• Obtain vital signs and weights
• Observe the resident's condition and report any changes to the nurse

Position-Specific Details :

Appointment Type : WAE Appointment

Compensation : This position is eligible for retention pay (per hour worked) and shift differential.

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.

Contact Information : For further information about this vacancy, contact : SW Louisiana Veterans Home HR Charmaine Regan or Brandy Deshotel