PRACTICAL NURSE LICENSED 1, 2 or 3

Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs is an Equal Opportunity Employer and State as a Model Employer (SAME) to promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The Louisiana Veterans Homes mission is to primarily serve the Veterans’ population of Louisiana through the provision of 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 the veterans to the highest possible levels of physical and mental capacity. Position Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – LPN 1, LPN 2, or LPN 3. The level will be determined by the qualifications of the candidate. Pay & Benefits LPN 1 SPECIAL ENTRANCE RATE: $1558.40 bi‑weekly / $19.48 per hour. PREMIUM PAY: + $7.00 HR – Worked Hours Only LPN 2 SPECIAL ENTRANCE RATE: $1667.20 bi‑weekly / $20.84 per hour. PREMIUM PAY: + $7.00 HR – Worked Hours Only LPN 3 SPECIAL ENTRANCE RATE: $1784.00 bi‑weekly / $22.30 per hour. PREMIUM PAY: + $7.00 HR – Worked Hours Only Shift differential: 1st shift $5.00 per hour, 2nd shift $4.50 per hour, 3rd shift $5.00 per hour for all levels. Function of Work To provide basic nursing care to patients/clients in stable conditions and in predictable situations in accordance with the Professional Nurses Practice Act. Level of Work Entry. Supervision Received Close from a Registered Nurse or Practical Nurse of a higher level. Supervision Exercised May exercise functional supervision over paraprofessional nursing personnel. Location of Work Statewide – health care facilities; correctional facilities. Job Distinctions Differs from Practical Nurse--Licensed, 2 by the absence of journeyman level assignments and independent performance of duties. Implements selective aspects of the nursing care plan, i.e., comfort, hygiene, safety measures, nutrition, etc. under progressively more generalized supervision from a Registered Nurse or Practical Nurse of a higher level. Responsibilities Observes patients for changes in physical and/or mental status or behavior and reports significant changes. Obtains specimens for laboratory testing as assigned. Takes vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure. Administers medication and treatments in accordance with policies and procedures. Transcribes physicians' orders and records medication and patient's condition on charts and other records. Receives and gives change of shift reports. Requests stock drugs, medications, and supplies as assigned. Administers CPR in emergency situations. Admits, transfers, and discharges patients. Gathers information about patient's past and current physical and mental status. May administer oral and parenteral medication as prescribed by the physician and documents procedures. Applies dressings, ointments, and other treatments as ordered and documents procedures. Assists physicians with routine examinations and treatments. Bathes, feeds, and makes patients comfortable. Performs individual and group health teaching as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Possession of a current Louisiana Practical Nurse license, a temporary permit, or a multi-state license issued by a Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC/eNLC) state. No Civil Service test score required. #J-18808-Ljbffr