Lpn123
Jackson, MO - USA
Job Summary
- About this Job
- 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 caringLicensed Practical Nurses 1/2/3to join our team. This role is vital to ensure the care of our veterans. Ifyoure passionate about guiding a healthcare team and making a meaningful impact forLouisianas veterans this healthcare role at the Jackson Louisiana Veterans Home iswaiting for you.
Apply today and be part of a team that honors service through care. - Minimum Qualifications
- 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.
- Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role as defined by the State Civil Service can be found here.
- Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
- Provide essential hands-on patient care.
- Monitor vital signs.
- Manage basic equipment to ensure patient comfort.
- Inserting catheters & collecting laboratory specimens
Position-Specific Details:Appointment Type:Probational
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 an 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 a 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:
No Civil Service TestScore is required 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 notbe 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 theLouisiana Veterans Home HR:
Sycondria Wilson-Brumfield or Adrainne Bergeron
Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities.