Practical Nurse Licensed 1 Or 2 Alexandria Job Appointment

Why work for CLHSD

• Vision:The vision of the Central Louisiana Human Services District (CLHSD) is to ensure access to care for all individuals within its catchment areaAvoyelles Catahoula Concordia Grant LaSalle Rapides Vernon and Winn Parisheswho are in need of behavioral health (mental health and substance use disorder) and developmental disabilities programs and services.
• Mission: The mission of CLHSD is to increase public awareness of behavioral health and developmental disability needs and to provide individuals with access to integrated community-based services. CLHSD promotes wellness recovery and independence through education and by offering a broad range of programmatic and community resources that support informed choice and personal growth.

Philosophy:CLHSD believes that all persons served have the right to comprehensive integrated person-centered health care that meets their individual needs and supports the best possible outcomes in recovery.

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.

CLHSD provides mental health addiction disorder and developmental disability services across Avoyelles Catahoula Concordia Grant LaSalle Rapides Vernon and Winn parishes.

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

Job Duties:

Clinical Nursing Duties:

• Conduct thorough medical histories for clients receiving Addiction 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 a 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 for hours worked.

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.