Licensed Practical Nurse--1 (Part Time WAE)

State of Louisiana Baton Rouge, LA 70802, US

$28 / hour

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.

Join a team dedicated to serving those who served. The Louisiana Veterans Home is seeking a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse to aid nursing staff in providing high-quality care to our honored veterans. This WAE-PRN position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day.

Apply today and be a part of something bigger.

Serve those who served.

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.The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties:

Prepare and administer medications and treatments as ordered.
Observe residents for changes in physical, mental, and/or behavioral status and report significant changes to the Supervisor and Physician.
Transcribe physicians' orders, carry out physicians' orders, document in residents' medical records, obtain specimens for laboratory testing, and provide residents assistance with activities of daily living as needed.

Position-Specific Details:
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.

How To Apply:

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

will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact Louisiana Veterans Home HR:

Sycondria Wilson-Brumfield or Adrainne Bergeron

Sycondria.Wilson-Brumfield@LA.GOV
Adrainne.Bergeron@LA.GOV

Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

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