Practical Nurse-Licensed

Position: PRACTICAL NURSE-LICENSED, 1/2/3
Location: Jackson

The mission of the Louisiana Veterans Homes is primarily to serve the Veteran population of Louisiana through the provision of medical, restorative, and rehabilitative services in an atmosphere of respect and compassion. The primary objective of our 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.
The Louisiana Veterans Homes located in Jackson La. is seeking dependable and caring License 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.

Acting with Ethics and Integrity: The ability to be consistent, honest, and a trustworthy steward of State
resources.
Adapting to Change: The ability to adjust plans, expectations, and behaviors in response to change.
Communicating Effectively: The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and
ideas.
Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to accept ownership for your actions, behaviors, performance, and
decisions.
Demonstrating Appreciation: The ability to show gratitude for contributions of others.
Demonstrating Initiative: The ability to assess information and take action independently to help the
organization achieve its goals.
Displaying Expertise: The ability to exhibit specialized skills or knowledge gained from experience or training
Displaying Professionalism: The ability to recognize how your actions impact the perceptions of both you and
your organization.

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. The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here
. Job Duties:
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, respiration, and blood pressure.

Administers medication and treatments in accordance with policies and procedures.

Position-Specific Details:

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 a 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 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:

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:

Adrainne Bergeron

Louisiana Veterans Home Human Resource

4739 Hwy 10

Jackson la. 70748

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