Practical Nurse-Licensed

The Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs is an Equal Opportunity Employer and State as a Model Employer (SAME) to promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

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 the veterans to the highest possible levels of physical and mental capacity.

This position is located in the Nursing Department of the SW Louisiana Veterans Home in Jennings, Louisiana.

As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as an LPN 1 /2/3, depending on the experience level of the selected applicant(s). Please refer to the 'Job Specifications' tab at the top of the LA Careers 'Current Job Opportunities' page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications, and job concepts for each level.

This is a Full-time appointment that pays:

• $19.48 hourly (Special Entrance Rate) for a Practical Nurse Lic 1 plus $7.00 per hour physically worked
• $20.84 hourly (Special Entrance Rate) for a Practical Nurse Lic 2 plus $7.00 per hour physically worked
• $22.30 hourly (Special Entrance Rate) for a Practical Nurse Lic 3 plus $7.00 per hour physically worked.

Shift differentials also apply (see below):

** Note regarding the advertised pay range:
The advertised maximum amount listed is the maximum salary a person can make while in this title/level over their career and not the maximum amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.

SHIFT DIFFERENTIALS (per HOUR physically worked):

• Shift Diff 1st shift (Weekends, Holidays, and Weekend Holidays)-$3.00
• Shift Diff 2nd shift (Weekdays)-$3.00
• Shift Diff 2nd shift (Weekends, Holidays, and Weekend Holidays)-$4.00
• Shift Diff 3rd shift (Weekdays)-$4.00
• Shift Diff 3rd shift (Weekends, Holidays, and Weekend Holidays)- $5.00

A resume will not be accepted in lieu of work experience. An application may be considered incomplete if the work experience and education sections are not completed.

There is no guarantee that all applicants will be interviewed. The hiring manager has 90 days from the closing date of the announcement to make a hiring decision. Should you be selected for an interview, you will be notified by the contact.

Note regarding the advertised pay range:
The maximum salary listed is the maximum amount a person can earn over their career in this level, not the maximum for a new hire.

Information listed on your application.

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

To apply, click on the "Apply" link and complete an electronic application. Check application status via the 'Applications' link after logging in. Common status messages include:

• Disqualification reasons include incomplete education/work experience, submitting a resume instead of an application, incomplete license info, or missing international degree evaluation.

For more information, contact:

• SW Louisiana Veterans Home HR
• Charmaine Regan, Brandy Deshotel, or Maria Cooper
• charmaine.regan
• brandy.deshotel
• maria.cooper

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.

To provide basic nursing care to patients/clients in stable conditions and in predictable situations in accordance with the Professional Nurses Practice Act.

Entry.

Close supervision from a Registered Nurse or Practical Nurse of a higher level.

May exercise functional supervision over paraprofessional nursing personnel.

Statewide in healthcare and correctional facilities.

Differs from Practical Nurse--Licensed 2 by the absence of journeyman level duties and independent performance of duties. Implements parts of the nursing care plan, observes patients, takes vital signs, administers medication, assists physicians, and performs basic nursing tasks under supervision.