Practical Nurse, Licensed 1 or 2
Practical Nurse, Licensed 1 or 2
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CENTRAL LOUISIANA HUMAN SERVICES DISTRICT
CLHSD provides mental health addictive disorder and developmental disability services across Avoyelles Catahoula Concordia Grant LaSalle Rapides Vernon and Winn parishes. We are seeking a Practical NurseLicensed 1 or 2 to be the first point of medical contact creating a welcoming environment while completing health screenings and medical histories. Join us and make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families in your community.
Why Work for CLHSD
At CLHSD we strive to excel at making lives better. Our mission is to increase public awareness and provide access to care for individuals with behavioral health and developmental disabilities. Guided by our philosophy we deliver integrated community-based services that promote wellness recovery and independenceempowering individuals through education choice and a broad range of supportive resources.AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSES THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:
- Accepting Direction:The ability to accept and follow directions from those higher in the chain of command.
- Acting Decisively:The ability to make decisions quickly and effectively.
- Building and Supporting Teams:The ability to combine your actions and efforts with others to work toward achieving a common goal.
- Communicating Effectively:The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas.
- Displaying Professionalism:The ability to recognize how your actions impact the perceptions of both you and your organization.
- Focusing on Customers:The ability to serve the needs of those who support and/or rely on the services provided.
- Making Accurate Judgments:The ability to form an opinion objectively and decisively based on relevant information and in accordance with established standards.
- Managing Time:The ability to control your time to increase effectiveness efficiency or productivity.
- Thinking Critically:The ability to objectively question analyze interpret and evaluate information to form a conclusion.
- Working Safely:The ability to maintain safety by following rules and procedures.
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.
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:
Clinical Nursing Duties:Conduct thorough medical histories for clients receiving Addictive Disorder Services.
Perform routine nursing procedures including administering injections and assisting with client preparations.
Monitor and document vital signs including weight BMI blood pressure pulse temperature allergies family history and current medications.
Ensure laboratory results are available and complete all required clinical documentation in accordance with clinic standards.
Collaborate with the RN on significant or questionable client findings.
Request and organize medical records for prescribers and facilitate communication with community providers to support coordinated care.
Provide crisis assessments in the absence of another licensed professional.
Prepare client discharge summaries to support continuity of care.
Appointment Type:Temporary Job Appointment - This position may be filled by temporary job appointment not to exceed 48 months.
Location:Behavioral Health Clinic/Caring Choices Clinic-Alexandria.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8 am - 4:30 pm.
Career Progression:This position may be filled as an LPN 1 or 2.
Compensation: Eligible for premium pay of one dollar ($1.00) per hour premium for hours worked.
**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 and not the maximum amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.
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 this job title must be included in the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education).Resumes will notbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Central Louisiana Human Services District
5411 Coliseum Blvd.
Alexandria La 71303
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities.
All prospective new hires will be subjected to employment eligibility verification via the federal governments E-Verify system.
All prospective new hires are required to pass a drug screening and a criminal background check.
Employment Type
Trainee
