Nursing Assistant Supervisor

Central Louisiana State Hospital located in Pineville, Louisiana is seeking applicants for a vacant position in our Nursing Department as a Nursing Assistant Supervisor 1 who supervises lower-level paraprofessional healthcare staff providing therapeutic and environmental care of patients on a ward during an assigned shift.

The Nursing Assistant Supervisor 1 plays a vital role for the Louisiana Department of Health in the Behavioral Health community by utilizing CLSH’s values and mission to deliver quality and effective care to our patients. The hospital is highly committed to cooperative work with other state agencies and with the state and regional mental health program to insure the integration and coordination of hospital-community services into a comprehensive system of mental health care.

CLSH MISSION: Strive to provide quality, person-centered care with focus on recovery and resiliency in a safe and secure environment.

CLSH VISION: Strive to be the best public psychiatric hospital possible

CLSH VALUES "I CARE": I integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence

• Three years of experience in patient care
• Possession of a current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate or graduation from an Emergency Medical Technician Program plus two years of experience in patient care
• Completion 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.

• Supervises Nursing Assistants providing therapeutic and environmental care of patients on a unit during assigned 12-hour shift.
• Prepares daily work schedules and assigns basic work duties to care for patients.
• Ensures that appropriate assignments are made and completed. Completes shift report and participates in report at change of shift.
• Reports pertinent information to appropriate supervisor on an on-going basis.
• Prepares and reviews evaluations with Nursing Assistants.
• Counsels with subordinate team members.
• Recommends disciplinary actions and other personnel matters.
• Communicates progressive information regarding performance of Nursing Assistants to administrative personnel.
• Assist in emergency situations.
• Performs duties of any subordinate Nursing Assistant.

Appointment Type:
Probational, Promotion, Demotion, Detail, or Transfer.

Compensation:
This position has a Special Interest Rate (SER) of $1,299.20 bi-weekly.

Position is eligible for premium pay of $1.50 per hour WORKED and Longevity pay starting at $1.00 per hour WORKED.

For further information about this vacancy, please contact:

Kelcie Cox
Central Louisiana State Hospital
Human Resources Office

Kelcie.

Cox

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