NURSING ASSISTANT 1 OR 2 Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/5015871) Apply  NURSING ASSISTANT 1 OR 2 Salary $2,123.00 - $3,822.00 Monthly Location Jackson, LA Job Type Classified Job Number VILLA/TM/20250722 Department LDH-Office of Aging & Adult Services Opening Date 07/22/2025 Closing Date 7/28/2025 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits + Questions About this Job Villa Feliciana Medical Complex (VFMC), nestled in the heart of East Feliciana Parish in Jackson, Louisiana, invites dedicated healthcare professionals to join our team. We provide compassionate, high-quality services to individuals living with chronic diseases, disabilities, terminal illnesses, and infectious conditions such as HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis. Our goal is to create a homelike, safe environment where every patient receives personalized care designed to improve their quality of life. We are looking for a Nursing Assistant responsible for delivering skilled, compassionate care to patients with complex medical needs. If you enjoy working as part of a collaborative team and providing thoughtful, hands-on care, this could be a great fit for you. Minimum Qualifications 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. NOTE: Positions at facilities receiving certain Medicaid or Medicare funds require that applicants possess a current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate. Job Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be foundhere (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=100360) . Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties: + Provide personal hygiene, which includes but is not limited to bathing, dressing, grooming, oral care, nail care, skin care, etc., for patients. Change soiled linens when necessary. Operated whirlpool tub daily. Turn and position ambulated patients as required by the ward nurse. + 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 ADLs round sheets, restraint records, and weight records. Make ward rounds every hour or ½ hour, as designated by shift, of assigned patients to determine their needs and maintain safety. Monitor patients’ general condition and appearance to the ward nurse. Weigh patients, assist physician and nurse as directed, collect specimens, Intake, and Output; provide and/or assist with provision of special treatment procedures such as impactions, enemas, & douches. Assist in emergencies. + Direct and assist feeding of patients at meal times to ensure adequate nutrition and hydration, spoon feed as needed, distribute fluids, and serve between-meal feedings, and bedtime snacks. Monitor intake and output of fluids. + Receive report from previous shift, make rounds to check and observe patients, report changes to ward nurse, give report to on-coming shift. + Participate and attend departmental meetings and in-service programs. Attend mandatory training classes annually. Maintain CPR certification. + Performs other duties not listed in the job description but are necessary to expedite patient care and for the smooth operation of the department. Position-Specific Details: Location:Nursing Department of LDH/OAAS/Villa Feliciana Medical Complex, Jackson, Louisiana. Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Detail to Special Duty Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Nursing Assistant 1 or 2 Work Schedule: 12 hours with rotating weekends. The shifts are 5:45 am - 6:15 pm or 5:45 pm - 6:15 am. Compensation: The Nursing Assistant 1 offers a rate of $12.25 hourly, along with a premium pay of up to $4.00 per hour. This is the minimum compensation that may be offered. The job title and salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience. Benefits: flexible work hours, paid holidays, and paid time off All candidates for hire must undergo drug screening and a background check. Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. How To Apply: No Civil Service test score is required 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 applications 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). Resumeswill not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Contact Information: For further information about this vacancy, contact: OAAS/Villa Feliciana Medical Complex Tamekia Miles, Marsha Perry, or Lacey Bradham 5002 LA HWY 10 Jackson, LA 70748 (225) 634-4014 Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program: Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/ Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: + New Year's Day + Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, + Mardi Gras, + Good Friday, + Memorial Day, + Independence Day, + Labor Day, + Veteran's Day, + Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. ***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase. Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to): + Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\_Retirement\_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system + Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org), + Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others 01 Are you certified with the Louisiana Nurse Aide Registry as a Certified Nursing Assistant? + Yes + No 02 Please provide the issue date, expiration date, and the license number below. If no, please type 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). Required Question Employer State of Louisiana Address For agency contact information, please refer to the supplemental information above. Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802 Phone (866) 783-5462 Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email