Practical NURSE Licensed

LPN Position at Louisiana Veterans Home

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 Homes 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 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.

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.

This position participates in a Career Progression Group (CPG) and may be filled as a LPN 1, LPN 2, or LPN 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.

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. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

* Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Name of Contact Person
- Cathy W. Sullivan

Agency/Department Name – Southeast La Veterans Home/Human Resources Department

Mailing Address – 4080 West Airline Highway Reserve, La 70084

Phone Number –

LPN 1

SPECIAL ENTRANCE RATE: $1558.40 BI-WEEKLY / $19.48 PER HOUR.

PREMIUM PAY: + $7.00/HR – Worked Hours Only

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LPN 1

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- Weekdays
- Weekends
- Holidays
- Weekend Holidays

1ST - $5.00 - $5.00 - $5.00

2ND - $4.50 - $5.50 - $5.50 - $5.50

3RD - $5.00 - $5.50 - $5.50 - $5.50

LPN 2

SPECIAL ENTRANCE RATE: $1667.20 BI-WEEKLY / $20.84 PER HOUR.

PREMIUM PAY: + $7.00/HR – Worked Hours Only

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LPN 2

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- Weekdays
- Weekends
- Holidays
- Weekend Holidays

1ST - $5.00 - $5.00 - $5.00

2ND - $4.50 - $5.50 - $5.50 - $5.50

3RD - $ 5.00 - $5.50 - $ 5.50 - $5.50

LPN 3

SPECIAL ENTRANCE RATE: $1784.00 BI-WEEKLY / $22.30

PER HOUR. PREMIUM PAY: + $7.00/HR – Worked Hours Only

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LPN 3

SHIFT
- Weekdays
- Weekends
- Holidays
- Weekend Holidays

1ST - $5.00 - $5.00 - $5.00

2ND - $4.50 - $5.50 - $5.50 - $ 5.50

3RD - $5.00 - $5.50 - $5.50 - $5.50

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.

Job Specification:
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.

Job Duties and Other Information:
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,…