LPN 3

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.

The official job specifications for this role as defined by the State Civil Service can be found here.

Job Duties:

• Provide nursing services within the scope of LPN Licensure supervised by a Registered Nurse to all behavioral health clients (mental health substance use and co-occurring disorders) in ImCal HSA behavioral health clinics.
• Services include but are not limited to completing; nursing/medical intakes carrying out physician/prescriber orders provide nursing support for MAT servicesconducting and following-up on urine drug screens & pregnancy tests conducting health education administering intramuscular injections measuring vital signs and obtaining other pertinent measurements & handling lab orders and results facilitating and following-up on referral.

• Answer client messages/phone calls call out medication prescriptions and refills as ordered complete prior authorizations relay client messages to psychiatric provider and review labs and notify prescriber of lab results as needed.

• Provide specialized HIV and TB services offer HIV prevention health education and pre/posttest counseling administer HIV rapid testing in accordance with CDC guidelines collect oral specimens; and assure appropriate documentation of education counseling and testing. Screen for TB testing and administer required reporting and referrals for additional counseling testing treatment.

Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational or 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.

How To Apply:
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.

* Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be 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