PRACTICAL NURSE--LICENSED, 1-3

State of Louisiana • Full-time • Alexandria, LA • $2,784 - $5,009 / month • 10m ago

This position is located at Central Louisiana Supports and Services Center, in Alexandria, LA

This position may be filled by Detail, Job Appointment, Probation, Promotion, Demotion, or Lateral Transfer.
Preference may be given to permanent classified employees of Central Louisiana Supports and Services Center.

Practical Nurse, Licensed vacancies may be filled from this recruitment at any of the following three levels:

Practical Nurse, Licensed 1-3 SER
LPN 1 $ 1,558.40 Biweekly
LPN 2 $ 1,667.20 Biweekly
LPN 3 $ 1,784.00 Biweekly

The position also offers the following premium pay

Market Conditions
$10.00 per hour actual worked

Certified Developmental
$.50 per hour must show certification

Longevity

$2.00	0 months to less than 6 months
$3.00	6 months to less than 3 years
$4.00	3 years to less than 5 years
$5.00	5 years or greater

Shift Differential

2nd shift evenings 2pm-10:30pm	$3.25
3rd shift Nights 10pm-6:30am	$3.00
2nd shift evenings (Weekend/Holiday 2pm-10:30pm	$3.25
3rd shift nights (Weekend/Holiday 10pm-6:30am	$3.00

THIS JOB IS IN A CAREER PROGRESSION GROUP AND MAY BE FILLED AT A HIGHER LEVEL.

As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as an Practical Nurse –Licensed 1, 2 or 3 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant. The maximum salary for the Practical Nurse –Licensed 3 $68,806.00 Please refer to the “Job Specifications” tab located at the top of the LA Careers “Current Job Opportunities page” for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualification requirements and job concepts for each level.

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.

*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*

NOTE: Failure to fully complete the education and work history sections of the application can result in an applicant being hiring at the lower level of the position in which any are applying.

Central Louisiana Supports and Services Center is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports the recruitment, hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment resources for individuals with disabilities, see the Louisiana Employment Resources Guide at http://www.laworks.net/Downloads/LRS/EmploymentResourceGuide_2018.pdf (Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader)

Central Louisiana Supports and Services Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer

There is no guarantee that everyone who applies to this posting will be interviewed.

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Deana Frederick
Human Resource Director B
Central Louisiana Supports and Services Center
5400 Coliseum Blvd
Alexandria, LA 71306
318-487-5026
Deana.Frederick@la.gov

Or

Deirdre Hall
(RN Director of Nursing A)
318-487-5482

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Possession of a valid Louisiana license or temporary permit to practice practical nursing or a multi-state license issued by a Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC/eNLC) state.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.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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