Licensed Practical Nurse — Full-Time, Veteran Care

State of Louisiana; Jennings (LA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance Coverage

Parental Leave

Holidays and Leave

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Practical Nurse for the SW Louisiana Veterans Home in Jennings, LA. This is a full-time nursing position with potential progression through LPN1/2/3 based on experience.

Minimum qualifications include a current Louisiana Practical Nurse license; special entrance rates apply: $19.48–$22.30 hourly plus $7.00 per hour for physically worked time, with additional shift differentials.

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.
• A resume will not be accepted in lieu of work experience; ensure education and work experience sections are complete.

Responsibilities

• Implements nursing care plan items under supervision.
• Observes patient changes and reports significant status shifts.
• Takes vital signs and administers medications.
• Transcribes physicians' orders and records patient information.
• Assists physicians with routine examinations and treatments.

Skills

Patient care

Medication administration

Vital signs

Documentation

Education

Louisiana Practical Nurse license

Job description

The Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Practical Nurse for the SW Louisiana Veterans Home in Jennings, LA. This is a full-time nursing position with potential progression through LPN1/2/3 based on experience.

Minimum qualifications include a current Louisiana Practical Nurse license; special entrance rates apply: $19.48–$22.30 hourly plus $7.00 per hour for physically worked time, with additional shift differentials.