LPN Other
State of Louisiana

Licensed Practical Nurse--1 (Part Time WAE)

State of Louisiana Baton Rouge, LA 70802, US
$28 / hour
20260219140503_LDVA Logo 2025.png

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. 

Share this job

Share to FB Share to LinkedIn Share to Twitter

Related Jobs

LPN Outpatient Full-time
Willis Knighton Health

Licensed Practical Nurse (LN II)

Willis Knighton Health LA
WK Pierremont Satellite Clinics SC-Orthopedic Clinic Shreveport, LA Nursing Full-Time, Day, 8-5 Posted 06/17/2026 Req # 10140 We are seeking an LPN with Orthopedic experience and an IV certificate. We are looking for an LPN who demonstrates a great work ethic, dependability, and the ability to work with a team! The job responsibilities will include, but are not limited to; patient triage, medication reconciliation, phoning in prescriptions, medication administration, documentation, responding promptly and appropriately to our patient phone calls, scheduling tests, and assisting with procedures. Our office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 to 5:00. No weekends or holidays are required. An orientation will be provided based on your experience and level of competency.
LPN Outpatient Full-time
Willis Knighton Health

Licensed Practical Nurse (LN II)

Willis Knighton Health LA
WK Medical Center Satellite Clinics SC-WK Family Medicine Ruston Shreveport, LA Nursing Full-Time, Day, 8-5 Posted 08/06/2026 Req # 10672 Family Practice Ruston is seeking a bright, energetic LPN to work in a busy family medicine clinic. The ideal candidate will need to demonstrate strong work ethics, critical thinking and organizational skills. They will need communication and have a solid knowledge of computer skills and initiative to work independently. We have an atmosphere of teamwork that we expect to continue with all new hires as you work closely with physicians, managers, nursing and clerical staff as integral components, assisting with the daily operations of our clinics. The job's responsibilities include but are limited to: giving excellent patient care, working with other departments, insurance companies with preauthorization and scheduling patients for tests and procedures. The LPN will administer medication along with medication management, EKG's point of care testing, and assist in minor procedures in the clinic. They will answer and return phone calls. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00pm. An excellent benefit and salary package
LPN Outpatient Full-time
Willis Knighton Health

Licensed Practical Nurse (LN II)

Willis Knighton Health LA
WK Bossier Satellite Clinics SC- WKB ENT/Allergy Shreveport, LA Nursing Full-Time, Day Posted 08/20/2026 Req # 10152 We are seeking an LPN to work in a busy multi-practice ENT/allergy clinic. Previous experience is preferred. We are looking for an LPN who demonstrates a great work ethic, dependability, and the ability to work with a team. The job responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: insurance verification, preauthorization for procedures and tests, patient triage, medication management and reconciliation, phoning in prescriptions, medication administration, documentation in electronic medical records. Allergy testing and administration Our office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 to 5:00. No weekends or holidays are required. An orientation will be provided based on your experience and level of competency. Excellent salary and benefit package.
LPN Outpatient Full-time
Willis Knighton Health

Licensed Practical Nurse II

Willis Knighton Health LA
WK Bossier Satellite Clinics SC-WKB Diagnostic Clinic Shreveport, LA Nursing Full-Time, Day, 8-5 Posted 08/06/2026 Req # 10580 Willis Knighton Health System is looking for an LPN that can float to the different campuses and work in all the physician's offices. We offer Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Hemology/ Oncology, Pediatrics, Ob/Gyn, and will be required to go to all 5 campuses. WKN, WKP, WKS, WKB and Rehab Work responsibilities will include, but not limited to, triaging patients, assisting with history and physical, assisting with new employee paperwork, medication administration and reconciliation, answering, returning phone calls and calling in prescriptions. Setting up and assisting with clinical procedures. The employee will be responsible for cleaning the instructions and taking them to sterile processing. They will assist with medication management and security and to ensure the workflow is conducted in a safe and pleasant environment. They will require good communication, computers and work in a team approach.
LPN Full-time
Willis Knighton Health

Licensed Practical Nurse

Willis Knighton Health LA
Progressive Care Center Progressive Care PCC Licensed Practical Nurse Shreveport, LA Nursing Full-Time, Day, 7A-7P Posted 08/13/2026 Req # 10658 Progressive Care Center, a skilled nursing facility committed to top-notch resident-centered care in a therapeutic environment conducive to a high quality of life, is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse. The professional nurse we seek to fill this position will need to demonstrate leadership on the unit in the presence and absence of the Nursing Director. We provide care for nursing home residents as well as skilled nursing care. Your job responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to, ensuring top-quality resident-centered care, compliance with physicians’ orders and facility policy, medication administration, and assuring a safe and suitable environment for our residents. Kind, compassionate, and dependable characteristics are imperative. You will be part of a professional team of Physical, Speech, Occupational Therapists and nursing assistants that will work diligently to return our residents to their normal ADLs. An orientation will be provided based on your experience and level of comfort. The Director of Nursing, an assistant Director of Nursing and the Administrator are available as a resource to you. An active Louisiana LPN license is required to apply for this position or board eligibility.