NURSING ASSISTANT 1 or 2
Salary
$2,165.00 - $3,900.00 Monthly
Location
Reserve, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
0136-07022026NA 1 or 2
Department
DVA-SE LA Veterans Home
Opening Date
07/02/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
About this Job
Our mission of the Louisiana Veterans Homes is to serve the Veteran population of Louisiana through the provision of nursing assistant services in an atmosphere of respect and compassion.
Join the State of Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs at the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Home, where youll step into a role as a Nursing Assistant 1 or Nursing Assistant 2 that services excellence care for those who served and with genuine care that serves over 150 veterans. Here, you will provide nursing operations, including care of one of four care units, ensuring coverage and high-quality resident care in a 156-bed long-term care facility.
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 found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational
Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Nursing Assistant 1 or 2, depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
Compensation: This position is eligible for Special Entrance Rate for Nursing Assistant 1- $1,099.2/ $13.74 or Nursing Assistant 2 - $1,176.00/$14.70 per hour, shift differential, and Premium Pay of $5.00/HR for hours worked only.
Work Schedule: 6 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. or 6:00 p.m.to 6:30 a.m. shifts to include every other weekend and some holidays.
How to Apply:
No Civil Service test scores 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.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
CATHY W. SULLIVAN
HUMAN RESOURCES - SOUTHEAST LA VETERANS HOME
4080 WEST AIRLINE Highway, Reserve, LA 70084
985-479-4080
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through 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 at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
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):
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Do you possess a Louisiana Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate?
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If you are a certified Nursing Assistant in Louisiana, please list your CERTIFICATION NUMBER and EXPIRATION DATE. To lookup your information, visit https://tlc.dhh.la.gov/frmsearchweb2.aspxNOTE: Failure to provide this information may result in your application not being considered If you are not a certified Nursing Assistant in Louisiana, please enter "N/A".
Required Question
Employer State of Louisiana
Address 1201 N 3rd St
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802
Phone (866) 783-5462
Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm