Practical Nurse - Licensed, 1-3 (LPN 1/2/3)

Grambling State University; Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 75,768,000 - 83,956,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium pay

Shift differential

Day shift pay scale

Job summary

Northeast LA Veterans Home in Monroe, Louisiana seeks a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse to deliver quality nursing care to residents in stable conditions, following the facility's care plan and under supervision.

The role offers a day shift (6:45a-7:15p) with pay steps for LPN 1–3 and a $7.00 per hour premium pay; shift differentials apply depending on shift and holidays.

Qualifications

• Current Louisiana Practical Nurse license, temporary permit, or multi-state (NLC/eNLC) license.
• Compassionate, reliable, and able to work under supervision.
• Observe residents and document changes in status and treatment.

Responsibilities

• Observe residents for changes in physical or mental status and report significant changes.
• Prepare and administer medications and treatments per policies.
• Transcribe orders and record patient condition in medical records.
• Apply dressings and document procedures as ordered.

Skills

Medication administration

Resident assessment

Documentation

Patient safety

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

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 the 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.

We’re looking for a compassionate and reliable Licensed Practical Nurse to provide quality nursing care to residents in stable and predictable conditions at Northeast Louisiana Veterans Home, in accordance with the Professional Nurses Practice Act. As an LPN, you will implement 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.

Join our dedicated team in serving those who served!

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:

• Observe residents for changes in physical status, mental status, or behavior and report significant changes.
• Prepare and administer medication and treatments in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Transcribe physicians' orders and record medication and the patient's condition in the medical records.
• Apply dressings, ointments, and other treatments as ordered and document the procedure.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational or Job Appointment

Location: Nursing Department of the Northeast LA Veterans Home in Monroe, Louisiana.

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

Work Schedule: Day Shift (6:45a-7:15p)

Compensation: This position receives the following pay mechanisms:

• The Special Entrance Rate: Practical Nurse - Licensed, 1 is $19.48
• Practical Nurse - Licensed, 2 is $20.84
• Practical Nurse - Licensed, 3 is $22.30
• PREMIUM PAY (per HOUR physically worked): $7.00 work incentive pay upon hire.
• Shift Differential: This position qualifies for shift differentials, with rates varying based on shift time, day of the week, and holidays.

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

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