Job Title: PRACTICAL NURSE-LICENSED, 1, 2 or 3
Agency: DOC-Rayburn Correctional Center
Opening Date: Mon. 07/14/14
Closing Date/Time: Mon. 07/21/14 11:59 PM Central Time
State Salary Range: Depends on Qualifications
Agency Hiring Range: Min: Max:
Job Type: Classified
Location: Angie, Louisiana
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QualificationsBenefitsSupplemental Questions
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Possession of a temporary permit or license to practice practical nursing in Louisiana.
Supplemental Information:
This position will be filled by a new hire or promotion of a permanent classified employee of the State of Louisiana (State Employee).
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***This position has a Special Entrance Rate at each level***
***Licensed Practical Nurse 1 has an SER of $1946.53 per month.***
***Licensed Practical Nurse 2 has an SER of $2083.47 per month.***
***Licensed Practical Nurse 3 has an SER of $2229.07 per month.***
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As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as aPractical Nurse Licensed 1, 2, or3dependingon the level of experience of the selected applicant(s).The maximum salary for thePractical Nurse Licensed3is$50,274.00.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.
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.
No Civil Service test scoreis required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
Current license or temporary permitshould be listedunder''Certificates and Licenses'' sectionof the application.
***Failure to provide licensure information may result in the disqualification of your application.***
If a paper application is submitted, the Supplemental Questionswhich coincide with the job posting must be answered and attached to the application.
This is a 24 hour facility. Any degree, certificate, special license, or DD 214 must be verified by official documentation prior to hire.
This Agency is a Drug Free Workplace.
Applicants can check the status of their application at any time by selecting the ‘Application Status’ link after logging into their account.Below are the most common status messages and their meanings.
Application Status Message
What it Means
Application received
Your application has been submitted successfully.
Checking for required test score
We are making sure you have an active, passing score for the required written test.
Evaluating experience
Your application is being reviewed by Human Resources to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
Eligible for consideration
You are among a group of applicants who MAY be selected for the position.
Referred to hiring manager for review
Your application has been delivered to the hiring manager.You may or may not be called for an interview.
Position filled
Someone has been selected for the position.
Position cancelled
The agency has decided not to fill the position.
There is no guarantee that everyone whoapplies to this posting will be interviewed.The hiring supervisor/manager has 90 days from the closing date of the announcement to make a hiring decision.Specific information about this job will be provided to you in the interview process, should you be selected.
For job specific information about this vacancy contact:
Rayburn Correctional Center
Human Resources Department
(985) 661-6389
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.