Practical Nurse Licensed, 1-3 (LPN 123)

About this Job

The mission of the Louisiana Veterans Homes 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.

Were looking for a compassionate and reliable Licensed Practical Nurse to provide quality nursing care to residents in stable and predictable conditions at Northeast Louisiana Veterans Home in accordance with the Professional Nurses Practice Act. As an LPN you will implement 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.

Join our dedicated team in serving those who served!

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.

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:
In this role you will also:

• Observe residents for changes in physical status mental status or behavior and reports significant changes.
• Prepare and administer medication and treatments in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Transcribe physicians orders and record medication and the patients condition in the medical records.
• Apply dressings ointments and other treatments as ordered and document the procedure.

Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational or Job Appointment
Location: This position is located in the Nursing Department of the Northeast LA Veterans Home in Monroe Louisiana.
Career Progression: This position may be filled as an LPN 1 2 or 3
Work Schedule: Day Shift (6:45a-7:15p)
Compensation: This position receives the following pay mechanisms:
The Special Entrance Rate: Practical Nurse - Licensed 1 is $19.48
Practical Nurse - Licensed 2 is $20.84
Practical Nurse - Licensed 3 is $22.30 PREMIUM PAY (per HOUR physically worked):
$7.00 work incentive pay upon hire. Shift Differential: This position qualifies for shift differentials with rates varying based on shift time day of the week and holidays..
How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

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* 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:

Jamaile Burton

Human Resources Analyst C

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

Required Experience:

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