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About This Job

The Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs is an Equal Opportunity Employer and State as a Model Employer (SAME) to promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

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.

Applicants must possess a valid Certified Nursing Assistant certificate for the State of Louisiana. As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Nursing Assistant 1 or 2 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s). Please refer to the 'Job Specifications' tab located at the top of the LA Careers 'Current Job Opportunities' page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.

The pay information for the position is as follows: Nursing Assistant 1: $16.74/HR per hour worked. Nursing Assistant 2: $17.70/HR per hour worked. Shift differentials (per hour physically worked on): 1st shift (weekends and holidays): $2.00. 2nd shift: $2.00. 3rd shift: $2.00.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. There is no guarantee that all applicants will be interviewed. The hiring manager has 90 days from the closing date of the announcement to make a hiring decision. Should you be selected for an interview, you will be notified by the contact information listed on your application.

All candidates for hire must undergo drug screening and may require additional background check(s). 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.

Disqualification: While we encourage all interested applicants to apply, please be aware that there are various reasons that your application may be disqualified from consideration including, but not limited to: failure to fully complete the education and work experience sections of the application; submission of a resume and/or SF-10 application in lieu of the online application. Information on the resume will not substitute and must also be included on the actual job application in order to be considered. Failure to list complete license information (if applicable to the job position). Failure to submit an equivalency evaluation statement for an international degree by the closing of this announcement.

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

Minimum Qualifications

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

Function of Work: To perform routine sub professional nursing duties in the care and comfort of patients. Level of Work: Experienced. Supervision Received: General from a Registered Nurse, Practical Nurse--Licensed, Nursing Assistant 2, or other higher level personnel. Supervision Exercised: None. Location of Work: May be used by all state agencies. Job Distinctions: Differs from Nursing Assistant 2 by the absence of responsibility for more advanced duties and the absence of lead worker responsibilities. Differs from Nursing Unit Aide by the presence of responsibility for performance of sub professional nursing duties.

Job Duties and Other Information

Measures temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, height and weight; records in patients medical record. May assist with documenting admission of new patients on medical record. Provides care to patients such as ambulating, feeding, bathing, positioning and lifting. May sterilize equipment and supplies. Distributes clean linen, washes, dries, sorts, folds, and stores patients clothing. Collects, labels and transports laboratory specimens as assigned. Collects and files diagnostic test results. Observes patients condition and reports any changes to charge nurse. Transports patients to examinations, clinics, or recreational sites. May be required to provide care to patients with infectious diseases. Cleans rooms and changes bed linens. Performs procedures such as enemas and skin care as directed by a professional nurse. Performs all duties that may be performed by the unit aide. Successfully completes training programs such as CPR, First Aid, infection control, infectious disease, and/or programs that maintain hospital standards such as quality control, safety issues, and JCAHO requirements. Maintains any necessary certifications. Work may involve shift work.