Louisiana Staffing
PRACTICAL NURSE LICENSED, 1 - 3 (FULL TIME OR WAE/PRN/Part Time)
Louisiana Staffing, Bossier City, Louisiana, United States, 71111
Practical Nurse--Licensed
This position is located in the Nursing Department of the Northwest LA Veterans Home in Bossier City, Louisiana. 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. 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 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 State of Louisiana offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program: Insurance Coverage Parental Leave Up to six weeks paid parental leave Holidays and Leave State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Mardi Gras, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor. Retirement State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries.
This position is located in the Nursing Department of the Northwest LA Veterans Home in Bossier City, Louisiana. 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. 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 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 State of Louisiana offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program: Insurance Coverage Parental Leave Up to six weeks paid parental leave Holidays and Leave State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Mardi Gras, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor. Retirement State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries.