What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse--1 (Part Time WAE) position at State of Louisiana?
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 caring Licensed Practical Nurses 1 to join our team. This role is vital to ensure the care of our veterans. If you’re passionate about guiding a healthcare team and making a meaningful impact for Louisiana’s veterans, this healthcare role at the Jackson, Louisiana Veterans Home is waiting 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:
Job Duties and Other Information
Appointment Type: Classified WAE Appointment (not to exceed 1,245 hours in a 12-month period)
Compensation: This position offers $28.00 hourly plus shift differential pay, with rates varying based on shift, day, and holiday schedules.
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.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Adrianne Bergeron,
Home Human Resources Specialist
Louisiana Veterans Home
4739 Hwy 10
Jackson la. 70748
(225) 634-4349
Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and 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 More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
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. State Retirement Systems May Include (but Are Not Limited To):
Do you possess a license or temporary permit to practice PRACTICAL NURSING in Louisiana or a multi-state license issued by a Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC/eNLC) state?
If you answered 'YES' to the question above, please list the license TYPE, NUMBER, ORIGINAL issue date and EXPIRATION DATE. If you answered NO please type N/A. ***NOTE***ORIGINAL issue date must be provided (NOT most recent renewal) as your nursing experience will be credited from the date you put here when you attained your LPN license.
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 caring Licensed Practical Nurses 1 to join our team. This role is vital to ensure the care of our veterans. If you’re passionate about guiding a healthcare team and making a meaningful impact for Louisiana’s veterans, this healthcare role at the Jackson, Louisiana Veterans Home is waiting 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:
Job Duties and Other Information
- Provide essential, hands-on patient care.
- Monitor vital signs.
- Manage basic equipment to ensure patient comfort.
- Inserting catheters & collecting laboratory specimens
Appointment Type: Classified WAE Appointment (not to exceed 1,245 hours in a 12-month period)
Compensation: This position offers $28.00 hourly plus shift differential pay, with rates varying based on shift, day, and holiday schedules.
- 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.
- Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Adrianne Bergeron,
Home Human Resources Specialist
Louisiana Veterans Home
4739 Hwy 10
Jackson la. 70748
(225) 634-4349
Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and 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 More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
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. State Retirement Systems May Include (but Are Not Limited To):
- Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
- Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
- Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
Do you possess a license or temporary permit to practice PRACTICAL NURSING in Louisiana or a multi-state license issued by a Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC/eNLC) state?
- Yes
- No
If you answered 'YES' to the question above, please list the license TYPE, NUMBER, ORIGINAL issue date and EXPIRATION DATE. If you answered NO please type N/A. ***NOTE***ORIGINAL issue date must be provided (NOT most recent renewal) as your nursing experience will be credited from the date you put here when you attained your LPN license.
- Required Question
Salary : $28