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CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT - WAE
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CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT - WAE
Salary
Depends on Qualifications
Location
Jackson, LA
Job Type
Unclassified
Job Number
VILLA\JJ\20240812
Department
LDH-Office of Aging & Adult Services
Opening Date
08/20/2024
Closing Date
9/30/2024 11:59 PM Central
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Benefits
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Supplemental Information
This vacancy is located in theNursing DepartmentofLDH/OAAS/VILLA FELICIANA MEDICAL COMPLEX in Jackson, Louisiana. This position is an unclassified WAE position to work on an as needed basis. The shifts are 12 hours and begin at 5:45am to 6:15pm or 5:45pm to 6:15am
This position offers additional pay: Longevity Pay and Shift Differential Pay
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: You must be certified with the Louisiana Nurse Aide Registry as a Certified Nursing Assistant to be considered for this position.
All selected applicants must pass a drug test and a criminal background check.
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
Jenny Johnson
Minimum Qualifications
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.
Job Concepts
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.
Examples of Work
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 patient's 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.
Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.
01
Are you certified with the Louisiana Nurse Aide Registry as a Certified Nursing Assistant?
Yes
No
02
Please provide your certification number and expiration date. If you are not a CNA, please put N/A.
03
Have you ever been disciplined for any acts of resident abuse or neglect attributed to you?
Yes
No
04
Have you ever been aware of any acts of abuse or neglect and failed to report these acts?
Yes
No
05
Please indicate below which shift you will be interested in. DAY, NIGHT OR BOTH (DAY: 5:45am to 6:15pm NIGHT: 5:45pm to 6:15am).
06
Have you selected East Feliciana Parish as a parish you are interested in working in? Yes/No
Yes
No
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Agency
State of Louisiana
Address
For agency contact information, please refer to
the supplemental information above.
Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802
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