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Join our growing network of dedicated and experienced geriatric nursing assistant (GNAs) finding high-paying per diem job opportunities in
Lafayette LA
,
Louisiana
.
A nursing assistant working with Nursa provides basic care and helps patients with activities of daily living under the supervision of a licensed nurse. Nursing assistants work in a variety of nursing and care facilities, long-term care centers, assisted living facilities (ALFs), hospitals, home healthcare services, and more.
GNA Responsibilities:
Allowing for some variation in duties from one work setting to another, the following are typical responsibilities of GNAs:
GNA Qualifications:
Here are basic qualifications and important skills for GNAs working with Nursa:
*Requirements and qualifications for employment are dependent upon state regulations. Join the Nursa Community page to learn your state’s requirements and get your per diem nursing questions answered.
GNA benefits:
GNAs who pick up shifts with Nursa enjoy more than flexibility—they gain real advantages that make every shift easier and every payday faster.
These benefits are designed to help you take control of your work, your time, and your financial future.
About Required GNA License:
What is a geriatric nursing assistant (GNA)? How can you become a CNA in the state of Maryland? Learn more about this specific nursing certification.
About Location:
Lafayette, Louisiana, is a vibrant city known for its rich Cajun and Creole culture, delicious cuisine, and lively music scene. The warm, welcoming community offers a unique blend of southern charm and modern amenities. Nursing professionals often choose PRN opportunities here due to the city's high demand for healthcare services, flexible work options, and a variety of medical facilities. Additionally, the region's engaging social life and outdoor activities create an appealing environment for healthcare workers seeking balance.
Louisiana's nursing environment is distinct due to its blend of coastal and Gulf health considerations, seasonal festival surges like Mardi Gras, and the sharp contrast between high-acuity metro and community regional care. Nurses favor PRN work here for the premium earning potential and the flexibility for a better work-life balance.
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Explore PRN nursing jobs in Louisiana, which offer work flexibility and higher hourly rates. The state's unique healthcare landscape features coastal and Gulf health considerations, seasonal festival surges (e.g., Mardi Gras), and high demand in urban and regional centers. Nurses gain professional development and work-life balance using the Nursa app to find shifts.
Certified nursing assistants can also pursue the geriatric nursing assistant designation to work with elderly populations. Learn more about GNAs and find jobs with Nursa.
Find per diem PRN job opportunities in your area. High paying CNA, LPN and RN and many more licences are available now.
Join NursaFacilities who use Nursa fill 3 times as many open per diem shifts, on average, compared to trying to fill the shifts themselves.
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