Nurse Practical (LPN)

ANNOUNCEMENT NO. 001-2025

OPENING DATE :  January 9, 2025

CLOSING DATE :  January 22, 2025

JOB TYPE :  Unclassified

LOCATION : Job Challenge Program, Gillis W. Long Center, Carville, LA

SALARY :  MM-516 / $53,643 - $96,533 annually

BENEFITS

Retirement : Louisiana State Retirement System (LASERS), Deferred Compensation

Insurance : Medical, Life, Dental & Vision

Paid Holidays : 10 days per year, additional holidays may be proclaimed.

Paid Leave : Annual and Sick, rate increases with tenure

The Louisiana Military Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer and State as a Model Employer (SAME) to promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

In accordance with R.S. 42 : 1701, if you are nominated for this position, you will be required to undergo a criminal background check prior to commencement of employment with the Louisiana Military Department.

POSITION DESCRIPTION :  Provide medical care to Trainees enrolled in the JCP Program under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and following orders and guidelines of the Medical Doctor. Duties include but are not limited to : Treat medical emergencies appropriately as needed for both male and female Trainees. Conduct daily sick call and determine treatment plans within time constraints. Maintain medical records, order, pack and dispense medications accurately. Communicate with parents and pharmacy as needed to ensure medication is available to the trainees. Provide transportation and assistance to ER and medical / dental appointments as necessary. Administer vaccines and enter data into the LINKS system in a timely manner. Ability to provide in-service training to trainees / staff on request as necessary. Perform maintenance duties of the dispensary as needed to maintain a clean and neat environment and restock supplies as necessary. Complete all appropriate documentation in a timely manner. Maintain an open line of communication with other departments while following the chain of command. Participate in at least one community service and one Family Day event per cycle. Be flexible and able to adapt to new situations while being responsible, self-motivated and able to work independently without direct supervision. Required to work alternating weekends as necessary and participate in the weekend call rotation. Be flexible in working overtime, when necessary, at least three times during the cycle. Monitor the vaccines refrigerator to maintain a controlled temperature and take appropriate action if needed. Be familiar with PPE equipment, where it is located and when and how to use it properly. Hazards of the position include possible exposure to contagious diseases, possible contact with blood or body fluids and / or contaminated equipment. Perform other duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS :   Current License as a Practical Nurse in the State of Louisiana. Must have CPR and AED Certification. Experience is necessary. Must have computer skills. Must be able to work independently within the Scope of Practice with minimal supervision. Must have the ability to work with "At Risk" youth.

GENERAL : Must have a valid Driver's License, Social Security Card and Birth Certificate. Must qualify to obtain a Department of Defense Common Access Card (CAC) Card.  Periodic travel may be required.  Must be available to report to duty during emergency or disaster situations. Must have the ability to work and communicate effectively with agency personnel, peers, superiors, subordinates and the public.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS : Must meet physical requirements to perform functions of the position. Must attend / complete all LMD annual training and other training required for the position. Must adhere to the Code of Ethics and foster a Sexual Harassment-Free Environment.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT : By submitting an application for employment with the Military Department, the applicant agrees to the following conditions of employment :

• Salary is paid by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) / Direct Deposit Only.  A checking or savings account is required for employment.
• The LA Military Department is a substance abuse and drug free workplace.  To become an employee of the Louisiana Military Department / Louisiana State Guard, the selected applicant must pass a pre-employment background investigation and pre-employment drug test.  Thereafter, all employees are subject to random drug testing.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES : All Applicants must complete a LANG-LMD-H Form 10 (State Application) and attach a legible copy of their Official Birth Certificate, Driver's License and Social Security Card. Resumes are optional and will not be accepted unless they are submitted with the LANG-LMD-H Form 10 (State Application). The LANG-LMD-H Form 10 (State Application) is located at http : / / geauxguard.la.gov / wp-content / uploads / 2016 / 10 / LMD-H-Form-10-State-Application-pdf-10-25-2016NEW.pdf

For further information about this vacancy, please contact :

SSG Tracey S. McCorkel

LMD-HR (JCP-Gillis W. Long Center)

5445 Point Clair Road, Carville, LA 70721

E-mail :  tracey.s.mccorkel.mil@army.mil

Office : (225) 319-4692