LPN 1, 2, or 3

Salary : $3,376.53 - $5,009.00 Monthly

Location : Reserve, LA

Job Type : Classified

Job Number : 08142025LPN 1,2,3

Department : DVA-SE LA Veterans Home

Opening Date : 08 / 14 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

About this Job

Our mission of the Louisiana Veterans Homes is to serve the Veteran population of Louisiana through the provision of medical, nursing, restorative and rehabilitative services in an atmosphere of respect and compassion, and provide services.

Join the State of Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs at the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Home, where you'll step into a role as a License Practical Nurse that combines clinical excellence with genuine care for those who served. You'll be the lead worker over CNA's, implement care plans, administer medication, and gather specimens for lab work.

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 :

• Nursing operations during the 7 a.m. - 7 : 30 p.m. or 7 : 00 P.M. TO 7 : 30 A.M. shifts , including oversight of a care unit, ensuring coverage and high-quality resident care in a 156-bed long-term care facility.
• Leads and evaluates nursing staff performance , provides feedback to the RN Supervisor, recommends disciplinary actions when needed, and conflict resolution.
• Conducts Quality Assurance audits and staff in-services , promoting continuous improvement in nursing care delivery and adherence to policy and procedure standards.
• Investigates and reports resident complaints and incidents , recommending corrective actions and collaborating with RN Supervisor to ensure coordinated care and resident safety.
• Admission , admits and discharges patients, receives and gives change of shift reports.

Position-Specific Details :

Appointment Type : Probational

Compensation : Special Entrance Rate : LPN 1 - $1558.40 BI-WEEKLY / $19.48 PER HOUR; LPN 2 - $1667.20 BI-WEEKLY / $20.84 PER HOUR; LPN 3 - $1784.00 BI-WEEKLY / $22.30 PER HOUR

Premium Pay : $7.00 / HR - Worked Hours Only

Shift Differential : This position qualifies for shift differentials, with rates varying based on shift time, day of the week, and holidays..

Work Schedule : Hours are from Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. - 7 : 30 p.m. or 7 : 00 p.m.-7 : 30 a.m. to include some weekends and holidays, along with shift work.

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

How To Apply :

No Civil Service test scores 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.

Contact Information :

For further information about this vacancy, contact :

Name of Contact Person - CATHY W. SULLIVAN

Agency / Department Name - HUMAN RESOURCES / SOUTHEAST LA VETERANS HOME

Mailing Address - 4080 WEST AIRLINE Highway, Reserve, LA 70084

Phone Number - 985-479-4080

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 current Louisiana Practical Nurse license, a temporary permit, 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. If you answered 'NO', enter N / A.

Required Question