PRACTICAL NURSE 1, 2 OR 3
- Pay
- $2,838 – $5,113 per year
- Location
- Reserve, LA
- Listed
- Yesterday
About the role
Our mission of the Louisiana Veterans Homes is to serve the Veteran population of Louisiana through the provision of medical, nursing, restorative and rehabilitative services in an atmosphere of respect and compassion, and provide services.
Join the State of Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs at the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Home, where you'll step into a role as a License Practical Nurse that combines clinical excellence with genuine care for those who served. You'll be the lead worker over CNA's, implement care plans, administer medication, and gather specimens for lab work.
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
- Nursing operations during the 7 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. or 7:00 P.M. TO 7:30 A.M. shifts, including oversight of a care unit, ensuring coverage and high-quality resident care in a 156-bed long-term care facility.
- Leads and evaluates nursing staff performance, provides feedback to the RN Supervisor, recommends disciplinary actions when needed, and conflict resolution.
- Conducts Quality Assurance audits and staff in-services, promoting continuous improvement in nursing care delivery and adherence to policy and procedure standards.
- Investigates and reports resident complaints and incidents, recommending corrective actions and collaborating with RN Supervisor to ensure coordinated care and resident safety.
- Admission, admits and discharges patients, receives and gives change of shift reports.
Position-Specific Details: Appointment Type: Probational
Compensation
Special Entrance Rate: LPN 1 - $1558.40 BI-WEEKLY/$19.48 PER HOUR; LPN 2 - $1667.20 BI-WEEKLY/$20.84 PER HOUR; LPN 3 - $1784.00 BI-WEEKLY/$22.30 PER HOUR
Premium Pay: $7.00/HR - Worked Hours Only
Shift Differential: This position qualifies for shift differentials, with rates varying based on shift time, day of the week, and holidays.
How To Apply
No Civil Service test scores 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.
For further information about this vacancy, contact
- CATHY W. SULLIVAN
- HUMAN RESOURCES/SOUTHEAST LA VETERANS HOME
- 4080 WEST AIRLINE Highway, Reserve, LA 70084
From State of Louisiana's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 9, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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