PRACTICAL NURSE - LICENSED 1, 2, or 3

Company: Louisiana Department of State Civil Service
Location: Baton Rouge
Posted on: May 27, 2023

Job Description:

PRACTICAL NURSE - LICENSED 1, 2, or 3
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PRACTICAL NURSE - LICENSED 1, 2, or 3
Salary
$2,344.00 - $4,410.00 Monthly
Location
Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
23-07-CONT-LPN
Department
LDH-Capital Area Human Services District
Opening Date
02/15/2023
Closing Date
Continuous

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  Supplemental Information
  This vacancy may be filled from this posting by Probationary Appointment or Job Appointment, which is temporary in nature not to exceed 48 months.
  This vacancy is located at North Baton Rouge Behavioral Health (NBRBH).
  Work Schedule: Monday - Thursday 7:30AM to 5:00PM
  Friday 7:30AM to 11:30AM
  
  Note: Licensure as a Practical Nurse Licensed (LPN) is required in order to qualify. There is no substitution for this requirement.
  IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT THAT EACH APPLICANT REPORT HIS/HER LICENSE TITLE, NUMBER AND EXPIRATION DATE UNDER "LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS". FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN APPLICATION NOT BEING CONSIDERED FURTHER.
  As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Practical Nurse Licensed 1, 2, or 3 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s). Please refer to the 'Job Specifications' tab located at the top of the LA Careers 'Current Job Opportunities' page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.
  **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 andnot the maximum amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.
  No Civil Service test scoreis required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
  Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
  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.
  For further information about this vacancy contact:
  Trina Jenkins
  225-922-2701
  Capital Area Human Services District
  7389 Florida Blvd, Suite 100
  Baton Rouge, LA 70806
  Qualifications
  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.
  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.
  Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
  As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
  Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/
  Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
  
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    Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
    
    
    ***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor
    State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
    Retirement - State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
    
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      Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your_Retirement_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system
      
      
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      Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
      
      
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      Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
      
      
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      Do you possess 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?
      
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        If you answered 'YES' to the question above, please list the license TYPE, NUMBER, ORIGINAL ISSUE DATE and EXPIRATION DATE.
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        Agency
        State of Louisiana
        Address
        For agency contact information, please refer to
        the supplemental information above.
        Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802
        Phone
        (866) 783-5462
        Website
        http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm
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