LPN 1/2/3

State of Louisiana; Jackson (LA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Veterans Home in Jackson, Louisiana, is seeking dependable Licensed Practical Nurses to join our team. The role supports veteran care with hands-on nursing under the Nursing Department in Jackson.

This probationary appointment offers 12-hour shifts (6:00 am–6:30 pm and 6:00 pm–6:30 am) with rotating weekends. Compensation includes premium pay and step rates for LPN1/2/3 depending on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Must hold current Louisiana Practical Nurse license or temporary permit or multi-state license via NLC/eNLC.
• 12-hour shift with rotating weekends.
• Probationary appointment in the Nursing Department at Jackson, LA Veterans Home.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential, hands-on patient care.
• Monitor vital signs.
• Manage basic equipment to ensure patient comfort.
• Insert catheters and collect laboratory specimens.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Education

Louisiana LPN license

Tools

Catheters

Laboratory specimen collection

Job description

About This Job

The mission of the Louisiana Veterans Homes is primarily to serve the Veteran population of Louisiana through the provision of medical, restorative, and rehabilitative services in an atmosphere of respect and compassion. The primary objective of our 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.

The Louisiana Veterans Homes, located in Jackson, La., is seeking dependable and caring Licensed Practical Nurses 1/2/3 to join our team. This role is vital to ensure the care of our veterans. If you’re passionate about guiding a healthcare team and making a meaningful impact for Louisiana’s veterans, this healthcare role at the Jackson, Louisiana Veterans Home is waiting for you.

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 Duties

Job Duties and Other Information

• Provide essential, hands‑on patient care.
• Monitor vital signs.
• Manage basic equipment to ensure patient comfort.
• Insert catheters & collect laboratory specimens

Position‑Specific Details

Appointment Type: Probationary

Location: This position is located in the Nursing Department of the LA Veterans Home in Jackson, Louisiana.

Career Progression: This position participates in a Career Progression Group (CPG) and may be filled as an LPN 1/2/3. The level at which the vacancy is filled will be determined by the qualifications of the candidate selected. This position provides the opportunity to advance within this job series.

Work Schedule: This is a 12‑hour shift with a rotating weekend position. 6:00 am to 6:30 pm Day Shift and 6:00 pm to 6:30 am Night Shift

Compensation: This position offers a Premium Pay of $7.00 per hour worked, plus the following Special Entrance Rates:

• LPN 1: $19.48/hour;
• LPN 2: $20.84/hour;
• LPN 3: $22.30/hour

Contact Information

For further information about this vacancy, contact the Louisiana Veterans Home HR:

Sycondria Wilson‑Brumfield or Adrainne Bergeron

Sycondria.Wilson‑[e-mail]

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

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 https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veteran's Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
• Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

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):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others