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Nursing Assistant 1 (WAE)

State of Louisiana
State of Louisiana Salary
Jackson, LA Other
POSTED ON 7/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/30/2026
The mission of the Louisiana Veterans Homes is to primarily serve the veteran population of Louisiana by providing medical, restorative, and rehabilitative services in an atmosphere of respect and compassion. The primary objective of the home is to provide quality nursing care to eligible veterans, with the ultimate goal of returning them to the highest possible levels of physical and mental capacity.

Join the State of Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs at the Jackson, Louisiana Veterans Home, where you'll step into a leadership role as a Certified Nursing Assistant 1 that combines clinical excellence with genuine care for those who served. If you’re passionate about joining a healthcare team and making a meaningful impact for Louisiana’s veterans, this leadership role at the Jackson, Louisiana, Veterans Home is waiting for you. 

Apply today and be part of a team that honors service through care.
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.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties:

  • Assist with documenting the admission of new patients into the medical record.

  • Provides care to patients such as ambulating, feeding, bathing, positioning, and lifting.

  • Sterilize equipment and supplies.

  • Measures temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, height, and weight; records in the patient's medical record.


Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: WAE/ Part-Time Position (not to exceed 1,245 hours in a 12-month period)

Work Schedule: Work hours are 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM OR 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM

Compensation: $18.00 hourly  (base pay premium pay)

 *plus shifts differentials 


How To Apply:

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.

*Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will 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:

Adrainne Bergeron / Human Resource Specialist 

Louisiana Veterans Home Human Resources

4739 Hwy 10

Jackson la. 70748

(225) 634-4349

Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

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