LPN 1-3
Company: State of Louisiana
Location: Jennings
Posted on: June 26, 2022
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Job Description:
Supplemental Information
The 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 Home is to primarily serve
the Veterans' population of Louisiana through the provision of
medical, restorative, and rehabilitative service in an atmosphere
of respect and compassion. The primary objective of the 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 SW
Louisiana Veterans Home in Jennings, Louisiana.
As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from
this recruitment as a LPN 1, LPN 2, or LPN 3 depending on the level
of experience of the selected applicant(s).
Please refer to the 'Job Specifications' tab located at the top of
the LA Careers 'Current Job Opportunities' page of the Civil
Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum
qualifications and job concepts for each level.
This a Full-time and PT/WAE appointment that pays $16.88 hourly
(base pay) for an LPN 1 plus $2.00 per hour physically worked for a
total of $18.88, $18.16 hourly (base pay) for an LPN 2 plus $2.00
per hour physically worked for a total of $20.16 and $19.54 hourly
(base pay) for a LPN 3 plus $2.00 per hour physically worked for a
total of $21.54. Shift differentials also apply (see below):
SHIFT DIFFERENTIALS (per HOUR physically worked):
Shift Diff 1st shift (Weekends, Holidays, and Weekend
Holidays)-$2.00
Shift Diff 2nd shift (Weekdays)-$1.50
Shift Diff 2nd shift (Weekends, Holidays, and Weekend
Holidays)-$2.00
Shift Diff 3rd shift (Weekdays)-$1.50
Shift Diff 3rd shift (Weekends, Holidays, and Weekend Holidays)-
$3.00
A Resume will not be accepted in lieu of work experience. An
application may be considered incomplete if the work experience and
education sections are not completed.
There is no guarantee that all applicants will be interviewed. The
hiring manager has 90 days from the closing date of the
announcement to make a hiring decision. Should you be selected for
an interview, you will be notified by the contact information
listed on your application.
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.
DISQUALIFICATION:
While we encourage all interested applicants to apply, please be
aware that there are various reasons that your application may be
disqualified from consideration including, but not limited, to:
* Failure to fully complete the education and work experience
sections of the application; (Please note for the education section
that the semester area refers to the # of credit HOURS and not the
# of semesters you completed)
* Submission of a resume and/or SF-10 application in lieu of the
online application. Information on the resume will not substitute
and must also be included on the actual job application in order to
be considered.
* Failure to list complete license information (if applicable to
the job position).
* Failure to submit an equivalency evaluation statement for an
international degree by the closing of this announcement.
For further information about this vacancy contact:
SW Louisiana Veterans Home HR
Maria Cooper or Brandy Deshotel
maria.cooper@la.gov
brandy.deshotel@la.gov
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Possession of a valid Louisiana license or temporary permit to
practice practical nursing or a multi-state license issued by a
Nursing Licensure Compact(NLC/eNLC) state. Job Concepts
Function 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.
Examples of Work
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.
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.
Keywords: State of Louisiana, Lake Charles , LPN 1-3, Healthcare , Jennings, Louisiana
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