NURSING ASSISTANT 1 OR 2

This vacancy is located in the Nursing Department of LDH/OAAS/VILLA FELICIANA MEDICAL COMPLEX in Jackson, Louisiana. This position may be filled as either a probational appointment (open to all qualified applicants); a promotion (open to all statewide classified and Agency-wide permanent status employees); or by detail to special duty. 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. Positions are available for both day and night shift.

 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 

NA 2 - $13.00 an hour

(This base salary may be higher depending on experience. These rates are for those who meet only the minimum qualifications.)

This position receives additional pay beyond the hourly base listed above:  Scheduled Overtime, Retention Pay, Longevity Pay, and Shift Differential 

Longevity Pay (for hours worked only):

0 months to less than 6 months (at the facility) - $1.00

6 months to less than 3 years (at the facility) - $1.50

3 years to less than 5 years (at the facility) - $2.00

5 years or greater (at the facility) - $2.50

Retention Pay (for hours worked only): $1.50

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, lower rate of pay, 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 Marsha Perry, Lacey Bradham or Sara Barton 5002 LA HWY 10

Jackson, LA  70748 Phone Number 225-634-4014

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.

This position in sub-professional Nursing work involving more specialized and most advanced non-professional nursing procedures to provide personal care to assist in recuperation or rehabilitation of patients. This involves specific nursing assignments and will be responsible for total patient care. Will provide comfort, maintain cleanliness and safety for the patients.

VFMC is a specialized 24-hour medical facility operating with 150-175 staffed beds, with a license capacity of 299 beds. All beds are licensed hospital beds.  The facility operates a small hospital unit surveyed by health standards using hospital licensing requirements. The remainder of the facility is surveyed annually under CMS and state standard guidelines for long term care facilities. Specialized units include 37 beds for acute and subacute care for clinically complex patients (respiratory care, bariatric care, complex wound care, etc.) and the only inpatient tuberculosis program in the state.  One patient care building houses 100-110 patients with a combination diagnosis of mental illness/chronic medical conditions. The facility is staffed with a table of organization of 216 classified positions and 20 unclassified positions with a budget in excess of $25 million. The physical plant consists of three patient care buildings, administrative building, activity buildings, support service buildings, staff residences, and a variety of storage and special purpose structures, located on a 157-acre site with its own freshwater system, sewer system, chiller and boiler systems and electrical distribution system. This facility has control of passage with a security gate at entrance.

40%  Provide personal hygiene, which includes but is not limited to, bathing, dressing, grooming, oral care, nail care, skin care, etc., of patients. Change soiled lined when necessary. Operated whirlpool tub daily. Turn and position ambulated patients as required by ward nurse.

25%  Obtain and record vital signs of patients and report abnormal readings to the ward nurse. Provide personal interaction/stimulation to aid in daily resident orientation. Accurately maintain patient records of ADL’s round sheets, restraint record and weight record. Make ward rounds every hour or ½ hour, as designated by shift, of assigned patient of determine their needs and maintain safety. Monitor patient’s general condition and appearance to ward nurse. Weigh patients, assist physician and nurse as directed, collect specimen, Intake and Output; provide and/or assist with provision of special treatment procedures such as impactions, enemas, & douches.  Assist in emergency situations.

15%  Direct and assist feeding of patients at meal time to ensure adequate nutrition and hydration, spoon feed as needed, distribute fluids, serve between meal feedings and bedtime snacks. Monitor intake and output of fluids.

5%  Responsible for properly storing supplies and equipment; collect soiled linen, bedpans and urinals.  Run errands to secure necessary equipment and supplies as directed by supervisory personnel.   Responsible for cleanliness of whirlpool tub, shower and bathtub after each patient’s use.  Count linen when brought by linen service; issue clean linen towards; document all exchange and maintain daily linen inventory. Responsible for laundering and storing patient clothing to insure proper use by owner.  Maintain cleanliness and safe environment of patient areas on a daily assignment, weekly clean beds, bedside table and equipment. 

5%  Receive report from previous shift, make rounds to check and observe patients, reporting changes to ward nurse, give report to on-coming shift. 

5%  Escort, transport patients to and from dining room, beauty/barber shop, x-ray, clinic appointments, recreational activities, and any other patient functions as delegated by ward nurse.

5%  Participate and attend departmental meetings and in-service programs. Attend mandatory training classes annually. Maintain CPR certification. Performs other duties not listed in job description but are necessary to expedite patient care and for smooth operation of the department.

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