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 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. LPN 1 SPECIAL ENTRANCE RATE: $1558.40 BI-WEEKLY / $19.48 PER HOUR. PREMIUM PAY: + $7.00/HR - Worked Hours Only SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL LPN 1SHIFTWeekdaysWeekendsHolidaysWeekend Holidays1ST$5.00$5.00$5.002ND$4.50$5.50$5.50$5.503RD$5.00$5.50$5.50$5.50 LPN 2 SPECIAL ENTRANCE RATE: $1667.20 BI-WEEKLY / $20.84 PER HOUR. PREMIUM PAY: + $7.00/HR - Worked Hours Only SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL LPN 2SHIFTWeekdaysWeekendsHolidaysWeekend Holidays1ST$5.00$5.00$5.002ND$4.50$5.50$5.50$5.503RD$ 5.00$5.50$ 5.50$5.50 LPN 3 SPECIAL ENTRANCE RATE: $1784.00 BI-WEEKLY / $22.30 PER HOUR. PREMIUM PAY: + $7.00/HR - Worked Hours Only SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL LPN 3SHIFTWeekdaysWeekendsHolidaysWeekend Holidays1ST$5.00$5.00$5.002ND$4.50$5.50$5.50$5 .503RD$5.00$5.50$5.50$5.50 Note regarding the advertised pay range: The advertised maximum amount listed is the maximum salary a person can make while in this title/level over their career and not the maximum amount we are allowed to pay a new hire. 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. * Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections of your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.* For further information about this vacancy contact: Name of Contact Person - Cathy W. Sullivan Agency/Department Name- Southeast La Veterans Home/Human Resources Mailing Address - 4080 West Airline Highway - Reserve, La 70084 Phone Number - 985-479-4080 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 plus two years of practical nursing experience. Job Concepts Function of Work: To provide basic nursing care to assigned patients/clients in stable conditions and in predictable situations in accordance with the Professional Nurses Practice Act. Level of Work: Advanced. Supervision Received: General from a Registered Nurse. Supervision Exercised: Functional over a group of Practical Nurses of lower levels and paraprofessionals. Location of Work: Statewide--health care facilities; correctional facilities. Job Distinctions: Differs from Practical Nurse--Licensed, 2 by the assignment of supervisory and/or specialized and technical nursing duties. Examples of Work Assigns, supervises, and directs the work performed by paraprofessionals and Practical Nurses of a lower level. Provides sick call services to inmates housed in correctional facilities. Provides emergency nursing care to inmates seeking access to medical treatment during non-sick call hours in correctional facilities. Implements the assigned aspects of the patient teaching and discharge plan. Intervenes appropriately and responds to deteriorating condition of patient. Processes admissions, transfers and discharges. Conducts and documents data base to include psychosocial and physical screening of patient and/or family. Assists in developing nursing plan of care. Prepares monthly nursing reports, charts, and other medical records. Reviews accident and seizure reports. Provides individual health counseling concerning diet, prenatal care, family planning, VD, and TB control under the direct supervision of Registered Nurse. Documents activities in service records. Assesses patient immunization status and administers appropriate immunizations. Performs laboratory procedures such as hemoglobin, lead screening, electrophoresis, urinalysis, hearing, vision, and measurements. Applies and changes dressings as assigned. Uses medical equipment, i.e., intermittent suction and continuous suction machine. Maintains routine enteral feedings. May act as co-therapist in a group setting. May instruct staff in basic nursing techniques. May orient and train Practical Nurses of a lower level. May schedule appointments for dental, eye, speech, language, and hearing care.