What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nursing Assistant 1 or 2 position at Louisiana State University?
About Us:
At the forefront of medical discovery as it relates to understanding the causes of obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer and dementia,
Pennington Biomedical Research Center
is a campus of Louisiana State University and conducts basic, clinical and population research. The Center includes Basic Science, Clinical Research, and Population and Public Health, enabling both focused research and translational science. Research at Pennington Biomedical is supported broadly by multiple NIH Research Centers
, and includes approximately 65 faculty and 20 postdoctoral fellows who comprise a network of 44 laboratories and 13 highly specialized core service facilities. Pennington Biomedical is located within state-of-the-art research facilities on a 222-acre campus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
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Nursing Assistant 1 or 2Position Type:
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Job Description:
Pennington Biomedical Research Center
, a world-renowned academic research institute of Louisiana State University, is seeking a Nursing Assistant in the Inpatient Unit of the Clinical Trials Unit.
Major Responsibilities
- Perform housekeeping and cleaning duties such as mopping, changing linens, emptying trash, dusting, sweeping, laundry, stocking patient rooms, maintaining supplies, collects and distributes gowns to necessary units, delivers bio-hazard material to the designated areas and in the specified containers.
- Assists in admissions and discharge of subjects.
- Assists with monitoring food intake and reports deficiencies.
- Observes subject physical and mental well-being and reports changes as needed Maintains unit supplies, par levels, and stocks when necessary.
- Assists in day to day operation of the unit by keeping supplies updated and ordered, equipment in good working order, general housekeeping, and any other activities to enhance work flow.
- Performs errands as needed to meet unit/patient needs.
- Works effectively with others and assists other staff members without prompting.
- Completes other assigned duties as designated by the LPN, RN, NP, PA or MD.
Required Qualifications - Nursing Assistant 1
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.
Required Qualifications - Nursing Assistant 2
Two years of experience in patient care; OR
Possession of a current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate or graduation from an Emergency Medical Technician Program plus one year and six months of experience in patient care; OR
Completion of an accredited registered or practical nursing program.
Possession of a current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate or graduation from an Emergency Medical Technician Program plus one year and six months of experience in patient care; OR
Completion of an accredited registered or practical nursing program.
Pennington Biomedical Research Center (PBRC) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities.
Additional Job Description:
This position pays $11.45 - $17.15/hour, based on experience. Participation in LASERS retirement system is required.
Competencies:
None
Special Instructions:
Please include a list of three (3) professional references to the online application. Professional references should be the name, title, company, and contact information from past employers. Professional references should include current or previous supervisors and/or coworkers. Personal references should not be considered for the reference check process.We will respect the request that we not contact a current employer. However, we will need to contact a prior supervisor if such a request is made.
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Additional Position Information:
Pennington Biomedical is located within state-of-the-art research facilities on a 222-acre campus in
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
. For more information, visit PBRC
.
Questions regarding career opportunities at Pennington Biomedical should be sent to
hrm@pbrc.edu
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Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
Benefits - Pennington Biomedical Research Center offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!
Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.
Essential Position (Y/N):
Pennington Biomedical Research Center/LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Contact Information:
Questions or concerns can be directed to PBRC Human Resources at 225-763-2776 or
hrm@pbrc.edu
.Salary : $11 - $17
