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Nursing Assistant 1, 2

Salary

$2,165.00 - $3,900.00 Monthly

Location

Reserve, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

0136-03202026NA

Department

DVA-SE LA Veterans Home

Opening Date

03/23/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

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About this Job

Our mission of the Louisiana Veterans Homes is to serve the Veteran population of Louisiana through the provision of nursing assistant services in an atmosphere of respect and compassion.

Join theState ofLouisiana Department of Veterans Affairs at the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Home, where you'll step into a role as a Nursing Assistant 1 or Nursing Assistant 2 that services excellence care for those who served and with genuine care that services over 150 veterans.

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 foundhere (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=100360) .

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

• Nursing operations, includes care of one of four care units, ensuring coverage and high-quality resident care in a 156-bed long-term care facility.

• Nursing Aide, bathe/groom patients, distributes clean linen, washes, dries, fold and store patient clothing. Cleans equipment such as whirlpool tub and weight scale

• Quality Assurance, promoting continuous improvement in nursing assistant care, delivery and adherence to policy and procedure standards.

• Reports resident complaints and incidents, collaborating with Nursing Assistant Supervisor 1 or 2 to ensure care and resident safety

• Nursing Assistant Services, escorts/transports patients to examinations, clinics, recreation sites and other areas as needed.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational

Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Nursing Assistant 1 or 2 depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

Compensation:This position is eligible for Special Entrance Rate for Nursing Assistant 1- $1,099.20/$13.74 or Nursing Assistance 2 - $1,176.00/$14.70 per hour, shift differential andPremium Payof $5.00/HR for hours worked only.

Work Schedule: 6 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. or 6:00 p.m.to 6:30 a.m. shifts to include every other weekend and some holidays.

How to Apply:

No Civil Service test scoresrequired 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). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

CATHY W. SULLIVAN

HUMAN RESOURCES - SOUTHEAST LA VETERANS HOME

4080 WEST AIRLINE Highway, Reserve, LA 70084

985-479-4080

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

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough 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 https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

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.

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

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

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 (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your_Retirement_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system

• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),

• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

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Are you certified with the Louisiana Nurse Aide Registry as a Certified Nursing Assistant?

• Yes

• No

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If you answered 'YES' to the question above, please list the license TYPE, NUMBER, ORIGINAL ISSUE DATE, and EXPIRATION DATE. If you answered 'NO', enter N/A.

Required Question

Employer

State of Louisiana

Address

1201 N 3rd St

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802

Phone

(866) 783-5462

Website

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm

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