Practical Nurse - Licensed, 1-3 (LPN 1/2/3)
State of LouisianaAbout the role
Posting number: NELVH-224869LPN-081426
Department: DVA-NE LA Veterans Home
Job classification: PRACTICAL NURSE--LICENSED, 1
Posting type: Open
Categories: Nursing
Summary
Join our dedicated team in serving those who served!
Examples of duties
Qualifications
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.Supplemental information
Job Duties:In this role, you will also:
- 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.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational or Job Appointment
Location: This position is located in the Nursing Department of the Northeast LA Veterans Home in Monroe, Louisiana.
Career Progression: This position may be filled as an LPN 1, 2, or 3
Work Schedule: Day Shift (6:45a-7:15p)
Compensation: This position receives the following pay mechanisms:
The Special 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..
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). 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:
Human Resources Analyst C
Jamaile.Burton@la.govApply for this role
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