LPN 1, 2 or 3

State of Louisiana; Reserve (LA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs at the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Home is seeking a License Practical Nurse to lead a CNA team, implement care plans, administer medications and gather lab specimens in a 156-bed long-term care facility. The role involves overseeing nursing operations and ensuring high-quality resident care.

The position offers a probational appointment with progression to LPN 1–3 levels, and compensation with shift differentials and premium pay.

Qualifications

• Possession of a current Louisiana Practical Nurse license, a temporary permit, or a multi-state license issued by the NLC/eNLC.
• Experience supervising nursing staff and coordinating patient care.
• Ability to administer medications and conduct routine nursing tasks.

Responsibilities

• Nursing operations during 7 a.m.–7:30 p.m. or 7 p.m.–7:30 a.m. shifts with unit oversight.
• Lead and evaluate nursing staff performance; provide feedback to RN Supervisor; address conflicts.
• Conduct QA audits and in-services to improve care delivery and policy adherence.
• Investigate and report resident complaints/incidents; coordinate with RN Supervisor for safety.
• Handle admissions and discharges; transfer shift reports.

Skills

Licensed Practical Nurse

Nursing supervision

Patient care

Medication administration

Quality assurance

Job description

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.

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.

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

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

Career Progression:This position may be filled as an LPN 1, 2, or 3 depending on the qualifications of the selected applicant.

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.

No Civil Service testscores required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

Contact Information:

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