PRACTICAL NURSE-LICENSED, 1 - 3 (FULL TIME OR WAE/PRN/Part Time)

State of Louisiana; Bossier City (LA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Veterans Homes, Northwest LA War Veterans Home in Bossier City, is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse to join the Nursing team. The LPN provides patient-focused care under supervision, administers medications, monitors vitals, and supports care plans for eligible veterans.

Requirements include a current Louisiana Practical Nurse license (or temporary/NLC state license). Work schedule features 12-hour shifts; probation/promotion options apply, with relevant background checks and drug

Qualifications

• Active Louisiana Practical Nurse license or temporary permit or NLC/eNLC multi-state license.
• Drug screening and background checks may be required.
• Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections.

Responsibilities

• Implements select aspects of the nursing care plan (comfort, hygiene, safety, nutrition) under supervision.
• Observes patients for changes in physical/mental status and reports significant changes.
• Obtains specimens for laboratory testing and takes vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, BP).
• Administers medications and treatments per policies and procedures.

Job description

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

This position is located in the Nursing Department of the Northwest LA Veterans Home in Bossier City, Louisiana.

We’re looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our Nursing team—a proactive, patient care focused team, working to provide our Veterans with the best possible care. The LPN position plays an integral role in the patient care of our Veterans, by ensuring that their daily needs are met.

If you're a compationate medical professional that is ready to make an impact on the lives of others—this could be the opportunity 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

• Implements selective aspects of the nursing care plan, i.e., comfort, hygiene, safety measures, nutrition, etc. under progressively more generalized supervision from a Registered Nurse or Practical Nurse of a higher level.
• Observes patients for changes in physical and/or mental status or behavior and reports significant changes.
• Obtains specimens for laboratory testing as assigned and takes vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.
• Administers medication and treatments in accordance with policies and procedures.

Position-specific Details

Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional or WAE

Career Progression: This position may be filled as a LPN 1, 2 or 3.

Work Schedule: Work hours are 12 hour shifts which includes DAY OR NIGHT shifts.

Compensation: This position has a Special Entrance Rate of $19.48/hr to $22.30/hr depending on qualifications and is eligible for premium pay of $4.00 per hour worked and a $2.00 per hour shift differential on nights/weekends/holidays.

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

• Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
• All candidates for hire must undergo drug screening and may require additional background check(s).

Contact

Cassandra Bell-Atkins

LDVA/Northwest LA War Veterans Home

3130 Arthur Ray Teague Parkway

Bossier City, LA 71112

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