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

Louisiana Veterans Homes in Monroe, LA, is seeking a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse for the Northeast LA Veterans Home. The role involves implementing parts of the nursing care plan, providing basic care, and ensuring patient safety under supervision. The facility offers day shift hours and competitive state benefits.

Successful candidates hold a Louisiana LPN license (or eligible via temporary permit or NLC/eNLC) and will join a dedicated team serving veterans with dignity and respect.

Qualifications

• Possession of a current Louisiana Practical Nurse license, a temporary permit, or an NLC/eNLC multi-state license.

Responsibilities

• Observe residents for changes in physical or mental status and report significant changes.
• Prepare and administer medication and treatments according to policies.
• Transcribe physicians' orders and document patient condition in medical records.
• Apply dressings and other treatments as ordered and document procedures.

Skills

Compassionate care

Observation skills

Medication administration

Record keeping

Education

Louisiana Practical Nurse license (LPN)

Tools

Nursing documentation systems

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.

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!

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

Job Duties and Other Information

• 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:

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.

Contact Information

For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Jamaile Burton
Human Resources Analyst C
[e-mail]

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.

As a State Employee, You Will Earn Competitive Pay, Choose From a Variety Of Benefits, And Have Access To a Great Professional Development Program:

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 – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
• Mardi Gras
• Good Friday
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Veteran's Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• 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 – 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