Nursing Assistant

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 services over 150 veterans.

• Six months of experience or training in patient care;
• Possession of a current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate;
• 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.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

• 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, 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 biweekly / $13.74 per hour or Nursing Assistant 2 - $1,176.00 biweekly / $14.70 per hour, plus shift differentials 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.

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

No Civil Service test scores 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.

*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.

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

CATHY W. SULLIVAN

HUMAN RESOURCES - SOUTHEAST LA VETERANS HOME

4080 WEST AIRLINE Highway, Reserve, LA 70084