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Job Description
About this Job
Imperial Calcasieu Human Services Authority (ImCal HSA) exists so that citizens with mental health addictions and developmental challenges residing in the parishes of Allen Beauregard Calcasieu Cameron and Jefferson Davis are empowered and self-determination is valued such that individuals live a satisfying hopeful and contributing life.
Were looking for aLPN to join our Nursing Department in the Behavioral Health Division.Our Behavioral Health Services division provides comprehensive and coordinated outpatient services to individuals with mental illness and/or an addictive disorder (alcohol drugs gambling) for both adults and children.Minimum Qualifications
- 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 plus two years of experience as a licensed practical nurse.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role as defined by the State Civil Service can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
In this role you will:Provide Nursing Services within the scope of LPN Licensure supervised by a RN to clients at IMCAL HSA Behavioral Health Clinics in collaboration with psychiatrist/prescriber and primary clinician staffing cases as necessary. Services include but are not limited to; complete Nursing/Medical Intake; carry out physician orders conduct urine drug screens pregnancy tests and TB tests including appropriate follow-up administering intramuscular injections measure vital signs and other pertinent measurements and documenting on nurses note. - Answer client messages/calls in a timely manner; call out new prescriptions and refills as ordered complete Prior Authorizations; review labs and place in physician mailbox and/or notify physician if lab results warrant; relay client messages to prescriber; answer prescriber EHR messages
- Provide specialized HIV Prevention Health counseling and HIV Rapid Testing in accordance with CDC recommended guidelines; collect oral specimens; administer Rapid HIV Testing for Behavioral Health clients; assure appropriate documentation and make appropriate referrals for clients testing positive for HIV.
Appointment Type:Probationalor Permanent
Work Schedule:Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday - Friday.
Compensation:The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities.
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test scoreis 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 the position must be included in the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education). Resumeswill notbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Leigh Conway
HR Director - ImCal HSA
Employment Type
Unclear
