PRACTICAL NURSE--LICENSED, 3/WAE/PRN

State of Louisiana; Jennings (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Veterans Home is seeking a licensed practical nurse to provide direct patient care to veterans. The role involves administering medications, monitoring health changes, and documenting in medical records under supervision.

Applicants must hold a Louisiana LPN license (or NLC/eNLC eligible) with at least two years of LPN experience. This on-site position offers retention pay and shift differentials. Contact the HR team for applications.

Qualifications

• Possession of a current Louisiana Practical Nurse license or eligible via NLC/eNLC state.
• Minimum of two years of licensed practical nurse experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and administer medications and treatments as ordered.
• Observe residents for changes in physical, mental and/or behavior status and report significant changes to the Supervisor and Physician.
• Transcribe physicians' orders, carry out physicians' orders, document in residents' medical records, obtain specimens for laboratory testing, and provide residents assistance with activities of daily living as needed.

Education

Louisiana Practical Nurse license (or NLC/eNLC eligible)

Two years of LPN experience

Job description

About This Job

The mission of the Louisiana Veterans Home 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 them 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 plus two years of experience as a licensed practical nurse.

Job Duties

• Prepare and administer medications and treatments as ordered.
• Observe residents for changes in physical, mental and/or behavior status and report significant changes to the Supervisor and Physician.
• Transcribe physicians' orders, carry out physicians' orders, document in residents' medical records, obtain specimens for laboratory testing, and provide residents assistance with activities of daily living as needed.

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type: WAE Appointment

Compensation: This position is eligible for retention pay (per hour worked) and shift differential.

Contact Information

SW Louisiana Veterans Home HR
Charmaine Regan or Brandy Deshotel
[e-mail]
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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