Practical Nurse--Licensed

Practical Nurse

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 service 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):
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 Information listed on your application. No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process by selecting the 'Applications' link after logging into their account.

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.

Function of Work:
To provide basic nursing care to patients/clients in stable conditions and in predictable situations in accordance with the Professional Nurses Practice Act. Level of Work:
Entry. Supervision Received:
Close from a Registered Nurse or Practical Nurse of a higher level. Supervision Exercised:
May exercise functional supervision over paraprofessional nursing personnel. Location of Work:
Statewide--health care facilities; correctional facilities. Job Distinctions:
Differs from Practical Nurse--Licensed, 2 by the absence of journeyman level assignments and independent performance of duties.

Implements 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. Observes patients for changes in physical and/or mental status or behavior and reports significant changes. Obtains specimens for laboratory testing as assigned. Takes vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.

Administers medication and treatments in accordance with policies and procedures. Transcribes physicians' orders and records medication and patient's condition on patient's charts and other records. Receives and gives change of shift reports. Requests stock drugs, medications, and supplies as assigned. Administers CPR in emergency situations. Admits, transfers, and discharges patients. Gathers information about patient's past and current physical and mental status.

May administer oral and parenteral medication as prescribed by the physician and documents procedure. Applies dressings, ointments, and other treatments as ordered and documents procedure. Assists physicians with routine examinations and treatments. Bathes, feeds, and makes patients comfortable. Performs individual and group health teaching as assigned.