LPN, Healthcare Nursing, LPN​/LVN

Overview

Our mission of the Louisiana Veterans Homes is to serve the Veteran population of Louisiana through the provision of medical, nursing, restorative and rehabilitative services in an atmosphere of respect and compassion, and provide services.

Join the State of Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs at the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Home, where you ll step into a role as a Licensed Practical Nurse that combines clinical excellence with genuine care for those who served. You ll be the lead worker over CNAs, implement care plans, administer medication, and gather specimens for lab work.

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.

• Nursing operations during the 7 a.m.
  
  - 7:30 p.m. or 7:00 P.M. TO 7:30 A.M. shifts
  , including oversight of a care unit, ensuring coverage and high-quality resident care in a 156-bed long-term care facility.
• Leads and evaluates nursing staff performance
  , provides feedback to the RN Supervisor, recommends disciplinary actions when needed, and conflict resolution.
• Conducts Quality Assurance audits and staff in-services
  , promoting continuous improvement in nursing care delivery and adherence to policy and procedure standards.
• Investigates and reports resident complaints and incidents
  , recommending corrective actions and collaborating with RN Supervisor to ensure coordinated care and resident safety.
• Admission
  , admits and discharges patients, receives and gives change of shift reports.

Appointment Type: Probational

Career Progression: This position may be filled as an LPN 1, 2, or 3 depending on the qualifications of the selected applicant.

Compensation: Special Entrance Rate:
LPN 1 - $1558.40 BI-WEEKLY/$19.48 PER HOUR;
LPN 2 - $1667.20 BI-WEEKLY/$20.84 PER HOUR;
LPN 3 - $1784.00 BI-WEEKLY/$22.30 PER HOUR

Premium Pay: $7.00/HR - Worked Hours Only

Shift Differential: This position qualifies for shift differentials, with rates varying based on shift time, day of the week, and holidays.

Work Schedule: Hours are from Monday to Friday, 7 a.m.

- 7:30 p.m. or 7:00 p.m.

-7:30 a.m. to include some weekends and holidays, along with shift work.

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

No Civil Service test scores 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). 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 - HUMAN RESOURCES/SOUTHEAST LA VETERANS HOME

Mailing Address - 4080 WEST AIRLINE Highway, Reserve, LA 70084

Phone Number -