LPN 1/2/3

Nunez Community College; Jackson (LA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium pay

Career progression

Job summary

The Louisiana Veterans Homes in Jackson, LA, seeks dependable Licensed Practical Nurses to join our dedicated nursing team.

You will provide hands-on patient care, monitor vital signs, and manage basic equipment, with 12-hour shifts including rotating weekends.

Compensation includes premium pay and career progression opportunities; licensure options and a chance to serve Louisiana veterans.

Qualifications

• Current Louisiana Practical Nurse license, a temporary permit, or NLC/eNLC multi-state license.
• Ability to perform hands-on patient care and monitor vitals.
• Experience in long-term care or hospital setting preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

LPN License

Vital signs monitoring

Patient care

Catheter insertion

Education

Louisiana LPN license

NLC/eNLC multi-state license

Job description

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.

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.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties:

• 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

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