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

State of Louisiana; Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Louisiana is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join the Northeast LA Veterans Home in Monroe, LA. The role supports nursing care, medication administration, and patient documentation during the day shift (6:45a-7:15p). Appointment may be Probational or Job Appointment.

Competitive pay scales start at the Licensed level, with progression through levels 1–3. Contact Jamaile Burton, Human Resources Analyst C, [e-mail], for more information.

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.
• Work schedule is Day Shift (6:45a-7:15p).

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse license (LPN) or equivalent

Job description

About This Job

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.

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

• 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: This position is located in the 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

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..

Contact Information

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Jamaile Burton

Human Resources Analyst C

[e-mail]

Company Culture & Benefits

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.

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

• 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

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