What are the responsibilities and job description for the Practical Nurse-Licensed 1-2 position at Louisiana Department Of Transportation and Development?
Supplemental Information
This vacancy is located in the Nursing Department of Central Louisiana State Hospital (CLSH) in Pineville, LA. Position may be filled as a Day or Night shift position.
The position may be filled as a Probation, Job Appointment, Promotion, Demotion, Transfer or WAE (part time)
As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as an LPN 1 or 2 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant.
Practical Nurse-Licensed 1 has a special entry rate of $19.48/hour.
Practical Nurse-Licensed 2 has a special entry rate of $20.84/hour.
In addition to the special entry rate of pay/hour, this position receives:
Specific information about this job will be provided to you in the interview process, should you be selected. However, there is no guarantee that everybody that applies to this posting will be interviewed.
For Further Information About This Vacancy, Please Contact
Brandon Luneau
Human Resources Analyst
Central Louisiana State Hospital
Brandon.luneau@LA.GOV
Minimum Qualifications
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 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.
This vacancy is located in the Nursing Department of Central Louisiana State Hospital (CLSH) in Pineville, LA. Position may be filled as a Day or Night shift position.
The position may be filled as a Probation, Job Appointment, Promotion, Demotion, Transfer or WAE (part time)
As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as an LPN 1 or 2 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant.
Practical Nurse-Licensed 1 has a special entry rate of $19.48/hour.
Practical Nurse-Licensed 2 has a special entry rate of $20.84/hour.
In addition to the special entry rate of pay/hour, this position receives:
- PREMIUM PAY is $10.00 per hour WORKED
- LONGEVITY PAY is $2.00-$5.00 per hour WORKED
- SHIFT DIFFERENTIALS (per hour WORKED): Shift Diff 2nd Shift - $0.85 Shift Diff 3rd Shift - $1.10 Weekend Shift Diff - $1.10 Holiday Shift Diff - $1.10
- Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and work experience. An application may be considered incomplete if the work experience and education sections are not completed. Please list all work experience.
- No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
Specific information about this job will be provided to you in the interview process, should you be selected. However, there is no guarantee that everybody that applies to this posting will be interviewed.
For Further Information About This Vacancy, Please Contact
Brandon Luneau
Human Resources Analyst
Central Louisiana State Hospital
Brandon.luneau@LA.GOV
Minimum Qualifications
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 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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