14 PRACTICAL NURSE--LICENSED, 1 - 3 Jobs in Bossier, LA
State of Louisiana is Hiring a PRACTICAL NURSE--LICENSED, 1 - 3 Near Bossier, LA
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.This position is located in the Nursing Department of the NW LA Veterans Home in Bossier City, Louisiana. The position will be filled by a probation appointment or promotion of a permanent state employee. The shifts are 12 hour shifts with rotating weekends.
As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a (LPN 1,2,3) depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s). Please refer to the 'Job Specifications' tab located at the top of the LA Careers 'Current Job Opportunities' page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.
THE PAY INFORMATION FOR THE POSITION IS AS FOLLOWS:
LPN 1: $23.48/HR PER HOUR WORKED
(Special Entrance Rate $19.48 $4.00 Premium Pay) LPN 2: $24.84/HR PER HOUR WORKED
(Special Entrance Rate $20.84 $4.00 Premium Pay)LPN 3: $26.30/HR PER HOUR WORKED
(Special Entrance Rate $22.30 $4.00 Premium Pay)
PLUS
SHIFT DIFFERENTIALS(PER HOUR PHYSICALLY WORKED ON):
1ST SHIFT (WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS): $2.00
2ND SHIFT: $2.003RD SHIFT: $2.00
A Resume will not be accepted in lieu of work experience. You must describe your duties as you will not be qualified on job title alone. An application may be considered incomplete if the work experience and education sections are not completed.
There is no guarantee that all applicants will be interviewed. The hiring manager has 90 days from the closing date of the announcement to make a hiring decision. Should you be selected for an interview, you will be notified by the contact information listed on your application.
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.DISQUALIFICATION:
While we encourage all interested applicants to apply, please be aware that there are various reasons that your application may be disqualified from consideration including, but not limited, to:
Failure to fully complete the education and work experience sections of the application; (Please note for the education section that the semester area refers to the # of credit HOURS and not the # of semesters you completed)Submission of a resume and/or SF-10 application in lieu of the online application. Information on the resume will not substitute and must also be included on the actual job application in order to be considered.Failure to list complete license information (if applicable to the job position).Failure to submit an equivalency evaluation statement for an international degree by the closing of this announcement.For further information about this vacancy contact:Cassandra Bell-AtkinsLDVA/Northwest LA War Veterans Home3130 Arthur Ray Teague ParkwayBossier City, LA 71112Cassandra.Bell-Atkins@vetaffairs.la.gov
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.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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Public Administration
$47k-57k (estimate)
01/29/2024
08/04/2024
louisiana.gov
BATON ROUGE, LA
15,000 - 50,000
Private
BOBBY JINDAL
$10B - $50B
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