Nursing Assistant
Listed on 2026-07-15
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Nursing
Nursing Home, Healthcare Nursing, CNA
Location: Reserve
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 the State of Louisiana 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 serves over 150 veterans. Here, you will provide nursing operations, including care of one of four care units, ensuring coverage and high-quality resident care in a 156-bed long-term care facility.
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.
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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- Nursing Aide
, bathe/groom patients, distribute clean linen, wash, dry, fold and store patient clothing. Clean 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.
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 Assistant 2 — $1,176.00 / $14.70 per hour, shift differential, and Premium Pay of $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.
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