"Alerted.org

LPN 1/2/3

Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/5018600)

Apply



LPN 1/2/3

Salary

$3,376.53 - $5,009.00 Monthly

Location

Monroe, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

NELVH-211080LPN-072325

Department

DVA-NE LA Veterans Home

Opening Date

07/24/2025

Closing Date

7/29/2025 11:59 PM Central

+ Description

+ Benefits

+ Questions

About this Job

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.

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate LPN t o provide basic nursing care to patients/clients in stable conditions and in predictable situations in accordance with the Professional Nurses Practice Act.

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

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be foundhere.

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

As a LPN, you will i mplements 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.

In this role, you will also:

+ Observe patients for changes in physical and/or mental status or behavior and report significant changes.

+ Obtain specimens for laboratory testing as assigned.

+ Take vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.

+ Administer medication and treatments in accordance with policies and procedures.

+ Transcribe physicians' orders and records medication and patient's condition on patient's charts and other records.

+ Receive and give changes of shift reports.

+ Request stock drugs, medications, and supplies as assigned.

+ Administer CPR in emergency situations.

+ Admit, transfer, and discharge patients.

+ Gather 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.

+ Apply dressings, ointments, and other treatments as ordered and documents procedure.

+ Assist physicians with routine examinations and treatments.

+ Bathe, feed, and make patients comfortable.

+ Perform individual and group health teaching as assigned.

Position-Specific Details:

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

Appointment Type: Probational or Job Appointment

Career Progression: This position may be filled as a LPN 1, 2, or 3

Work Schedule: Day Shift (6:45a-7:15p) Night Shift (6:45p-7:15a)

Compensation: The Special Entrance Rate for this position is as follows, plus premium pay, and shift differentials (SEE BELOW):

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 DIFFERENTIALS (per HOUR physically worked):

Shift Diff 2nd Shift - $1.50

Shift Diff 3rd Shift - $3.00

Weekend/Holiday Shift Diff - $1.50

Weekend/Holiday Shift Diff 2nd Shift - $3.00

Weekend/Holiday Shift Diff 3rd Shift - $3.00

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

How To Apply:

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.

*Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumeswill 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:

Jamaile Burton

Human Resources Analyst

[email protected]

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

+ New Year's Day

+ Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,

+ Mardi Gras,

+ Good Friday,

+ Memorial Day,

+ Independence Day,

+ Labor Day,

+ Veteran's Day,

+ Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):

+ Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\_Retirement\_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system

+ Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),

+ Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

01

Do you possess a license or temporary permit to practice PRACTICAL NURSING in Louisiana, or a multi-state license issued by a Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC/eNLC) state?

+ Yes

+ No

02

If you answered YES to the question above give your license number, original issue date, and next renewal date below. If you answered NO enter NA

03

Are you a current or former employee of the State of Louisiana?

+ Yes

+ No

04

If so, for which state agency(ies) do you/did you work and during what time period(s)? If not, indicate "NA".

05

Are you a current or former employee of the Northeast Louisiana Veterans Home?

+ Yes

+ No

06

What shift would you prefer to work?

+ 12 hour Day: 6:45a - 7:15p

+ 12 hour Night: 6:45p - 7:15a

Required Question

Employer

State of Louisiana

Address

For agency contact information, please refer to

the supplemental information above.

Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802

Phone

(866) 783-5462

Website

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm

Apply

Please verify your email addressVerify Email