PRACTICAL NURSE LICENSED 1, 2 or 3

PRACTICAL NURSE LICENSED 1, 2 or 3Print (ApplyPRACTICAL NURSE LICENSED 1, 2 or 3Salary$3,376.53 - $5,009.00 MonthlyLocationReserve, LAJob TypeClassifiedJob Number0136-04302025LPNDepartmentDVA-SE LA Veterans HomeOpening Date04/29/2025Closing DateContinuous Description Benefits Questions About this JobThe 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 andnot 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. SullivanAgency/Department Name – Southeast La Veterans Home/Human Resources DepartmentMailing Address – 4080 West Airline Highway Reserve, La 70084Phone Number – 985-479-4080LPN 1SPECIAL ENTRANCE RATE: $1558.40 BI-WEEKLY / $19.48 PER HOUR.PREMIUM PAY: + $7.00/HR – Worked Hours Only SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL LPN 1SHIFTWeekdaysWeekendsHolidaysWeekend Holidays1ST$5.00$5.00$5.002ND$4.50$5.50$5.50$5.503RD$5.00$5.50$5.50$5.50LPN 2SPECIAL ENTRANCE RATE: $1667.20 BI-WEEKLY / $20.84 PER HOUR.PREMIUM PAY: + $7.00/HR – Worked Hours Only SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL LPN 2SHIFTWeekdaysWeekendsHolidaysWeekend Holidays1ST$5.00$5.00$5.002ND$4.50$5.50$5.50$5.503RD$ 5.00$5.50$ 5.50$5.50LPN 3SPECIAL ENTRANCE RATE: $1784.00 BI-WEEKLY / $22.30PER HOUR. PREMIUM PAY: + $7.00/HR – Worked Hours Only SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL LPN 3SHIFTWeekdaysWeekendsHolidaysWeekend Holidays1ST$5.00$5.00$5.002ND$4.50$5.50$5.50$5 .503RD$5.00$5.50$5.50$5.50Minimum QualificationsMINIMUM 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 SpecificationFunction 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 InformationImplements 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.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 Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leaveMore information can be found atHolidays 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 GovernorState 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 (LASERS has provided this video (to give you more detailed information about their system Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (among others 01Do you possess a current Louisiana Practical Nurse license, a temporary permit, or a multi-state license issued by a Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC/eNLC) state? Yes No 02If you answered 'YES' to the question above, please list the license TYPE, NUMBER, ORIGINAL ISSUE DATE, and EXPIRATION DATE. If you answered 'NO', enter N/A. NOTEORIGINAL issue date must be provided (NOT most recent renewal) as your experience will be credited from the date you put here when you attained your license.Required QuestionEmployerState of LouisianaAddress1201 N 3rd StBaton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802Phone(866) 783-5462WebsiteApplyPlease verify your email addressVerify Email

Created: 2026-03-10