Practical Nurse - Licensed LPN
Listed on 2026-09-25
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Nursing
LPN/LVN, Healthcare Nursing, Nursing Home, Mental Health Nurse
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 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.
We’re looking for a compassionate and reliable Licensed Practical Nurse to provide quality nursing care to residents in stable and predictable conditions at Northeast Louisiana Veterans Home in accordance with the Professional Nurses Practice Act.
As an LPN, you will implement 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.
Join our dedicated team in serving those who served!
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- Observe residents for changes in physical status, mental status, or behavior and report significant changes.
- Prepare and administer medication and treatments in accordance with policies and procedures.
- Transcribe physicians' orders and record medication and the patient's condition in the medical records.
- Apply dressings, ointments, and other treatments as ordered and document the procedure.
Probational or Job Appointment
LocationThis position is located in the Nursing Department of the Northeast LA Veterans Home in Monroe, Louisiana.
Career ProgressionThis position may be filled as an LPN 1, 2, or 3
Work ScheduleDay Shift (6:45a-7:15p)
CompensationSpecial Entrance Rate:
Practical Nurse - Licensed, 1 is $19.48
Practical Nurse - Licensed, 2 is $20.84
Practical Nurse - Licensed, 3 is $22.30
Premium Pay (per HOUR physically worked): $7.00 work incentive pay upon hire.
Shift Differential:
This position qualifies for shift differentials, with rates varying based on shift time, day of the week, and holidays.
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
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