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,... more details
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.
**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.
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LPN 1
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Weekdays
Weekends
Holidays
Weekend Holidays
1ST
$5.00
$5.00
$5.00
2ND
$4.50
$5.50
$5.50
$5.50
3RD
$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
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LPN 2
SHIFT
Weekdays
Weekends
Holidays
Weekend Holidays
1ST
$5.00
$5.00
$5.00
2ND
$4.50
$5.50
$5.50
$5.50
3RD
$ 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 3
SHIFT
Weekdays
Weekends
Holidays
Weekend Holidays
1ST
$5.00
$5.00
$5.00
2ND
$4.50
$5.50
$5.50
$5 .50
3RD
$5.00
$5.50
$5.50
$5.50
Minimum 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.
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