Nursing Assistant 1, 2

This vacancy is located in the Nursing Department of LDH/OAAS/VILLA FELICIANA MEDICAL COMPLEX in Jackson, Louisiana.  This position may be filled by a Probation or Promotion of a permanent state employee.

 The shifts are 12 hour shift with rotating weekends. The shifts will begin at 5:45am to 6:15pm or 5:45pm to 6:15am

As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Nursing Asst. 1 or Nursing Asst. 2 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicants(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.

Special Entrance Rates Apply:  NA 1-$12.15 an hour     NA2- $13.00 an hour.

The salary can be higher depending on experience.

This position offers additional pay:  Scheduled Overtime, Longevity Pay, and Shift Differential Pay

Benefits of working as a Nursing Assistant at VFMC include flexible work hours, paid holidays, and paid time off.

Please make sure to list ALL work experience on your application. Failure to list all experience on your application may result in a lower classification and/or disqualification.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: You must be certified with the Louisiana Nurse Aide Registry as a Certified Nursing Assistant to be considered for this position.

A Resume will not be accepted in lieu of work experience. An application may be considered incomplete if the work experience and education sections are not completed.

This position is located in East Feliciana Parish, Jackson, Louisiana.

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 background check.  

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.

For further information about this vacancy contact:

OAAS/Villa Feliciana Medical Complex - HR Department

Terrie David, Marianne Covington, Sara Barton, Jenny Johnson, or Lacey Hurst

 5002 LA HWY 10

Jackson, LA  70748

Phone Number 225-634-4177

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Six months of experience or training in patient care.

SUBSTITUTIONS:

Graduation from an accredited registered or practical nursing program will substitute for all of the required experience.

Possession of a valid Certified Nursing Assistant certificate will substitute for all of the required experience.

Completion of a medical assistant training program will substitute for the required experience on a month for month basis.

Graduation from an accredited Emergency Medical Technician Program will substitute for all of the required experience.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

Positions at facilities receiving certain Medicaid or Medicare funds require that applicants possess a valid Certified Nursing Assistant certificate as required by federal mandate implemented in 1987.

NOTE:

Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university.

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.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.