PRACTICAL NURSE--LICENSED, 1 - 3 (FULL TIME OR WAE/PRN/Part Time)

Posting number: NWLVH-08222025-LPN1-3

Department: DVA-NW LA Veterans Home

Job classification: PRACTICAL NURSE--LICENSED, 1

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Nursing

Summary

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. This position is located in the Nursing Department of the Northwest LA Veterans Home in Bossier City, Louisiana.

We’re looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our Nursing team—a proactive, patient care focused team, working to provide our Veterans with the best possible care.   The LPN position plays an integral role in the patient care of our Veterans, by ensuring that their daily needs are met.  

If you're a compationate medical professional that is ready to make an impact on the lives of others—this could be the opportunity for you!

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:

* 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 and takes vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.

* Administers medication and treatments in accordance with policies and procedures.


Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type:  Probational or Promotional or WAE

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

Work Schedule:  Work hours are 12 hour shifts which includes DAY OR NIGHT shifts.

Compensation: This position has a Special Entrance Rate of $19.48/hr to $22.30/hr depending on qualifications and is eligible for premium pay of $4.00 per hour worked and a $2.00 per hour shift differential on nights/weekends/holidays.

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). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

 All candidates for hire must undergo drug screening and may require additional background check(s).

For further information about this posting contact:
Cassandra Bell-Atkins
      LDVA/Northwest LA War Veterans Home
      3130 Arthur Ray Teague Parkway
      Bossier City, LA  71112
Cassandra.Bell-Atkins@vetaffairs.la.gov