LPN, LPN​/LVN, Healthcare Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

The Louisiana Veterans Homes, located in Jackson, La., is seeking dependable and caring Licensed Practical Nurses 1/2/3 to join our team. This role is vital to ensure the care of our veterans. If you're passionate about guiding a healthcare team and making a meaningful impact for Louisiana's veterans, this healthcare role at the Jackson, Louisiana Veterans Home is waiting for you.

Apply today and be part of a team that honors service through care.

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 Duties:

• Provide essential, hands-on patient care.
• Monitor vital signs.
• Manage basic equipment to ensure patient comfort.
• Inserting catheters & collecting laboratory specimens

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type:
Probational

Location:

This position is located in the Nursing Department of the LA Veterans Home in Jackson, Louisiana.

Career Progression:
This position participates in a Career Progression Group (CPG) and may be filled as an LPN 1/2/3. The level at which the vacancy is filled will be determined by the qualifications of the candidate selected. This position provides the opportunity to advance within this job series.

Work Schedule:

This is a 12-hour shift with a rotating weekend position. 6:00 am to 6:30 pm Day Shift and 6:00 pm to 6:30 am Night Shift

Compensation:
This position offers a Premium Pay of $7.00 per hour worked, plus the following Special Entrance Rates:

LPN 1: $19.48/hour;

LPN 2: $20.84/hour;

LPN 3: $22.30/hour

How To Apply:

No Civil Service Test Score is required 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. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

* Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact the Louisiana Veterans Home HR:

Sycondria Wilson-Brumfield or Adrainne Bergeron

Sycondria.

Wilson-Brumfield Adrainne.ergeron

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