Veteran Care LPN - Day Shift, Premium Pay

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

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.