PRACTICAL NURSE LICENSED, 1

Salary : $2,784.00 - $5,009.00 Monthly

Location : Reserve, LA

Job Type : Classified

Job Number : LPN

Department : DVA-SE LA Veterans Home

Opening Date : 01 / 06 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

About this Job

"The 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 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 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.

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.

• Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

LPN 1

SPECIAL ENTRANCE RATE : $ BI-WEEKLY / $19.48 PER HOUR.

PREMIUM PAY : + $7.00 / HR - Worked Hours Only

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$5.00

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$5.00

$5.50

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LPN 2

SPECIAL ENTRANCE RATE : $ BI-WEEKLY / $20.84 PER HOUR.

PREMIUM PAY : + $7.00 / HR - Worked Hours Only

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LPN 3

SPECIAL ENTRANCE RATE : $ BI-WEEKLY / $22.30

PER HOUR. PREMIUM PAY : + $7.00 / HR - Worked Hours Only

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Minimum Qualifications

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

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.

Job Duties and Other Information

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 patient's 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 procedure.

Applies dressings, ointments, and other treatments as ordered and documents procedure.

Assists physicians with routine examinations and treatments.

Bathes, feeds, and makes patients comfortable.

Performs individual and group health teaching as assigned.

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

Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found at

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 valid Louisiana license or temporary permit to practice practical nursing or a multi-state license issued by a Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC / eNLC) state?

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If you answered 'YES' to the question above, please list the license TYPE, NUMBER, ORIGINAL ISSUE DATE and EXPIRATION DATE.

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