LPN 3 (WAE)

<undefined><img src="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/1546/jobpostings/image/20260722051535_Job Posting Logo.jpg" style="width: 150px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"></undefined><div style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; text-align: center"><strong style="font-weight: 700; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">Division</strong><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">: Within the Nursing Department at ELMHS Located in Jackson, LA</span></div><p style="margin: 15px 0; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; text-align: center">The Mission of ELMHS is to provide mental health evaluation, treatment, habilitation and consultation for adults. Programs include inpatient interventions, jail based evaluations, supervised group home and residential programs, forensic evaluation, care, custody, and aftercare; intermediate and long term psychiatric are in coordination with the total system of care in Louisiana&nbsp;</p><div style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; text-align: center"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">ELMHS is looking for a motivated, detail oriented individual to come and join the team in the Nursing Department as a LPN! The selected candidate will p<span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">rovide comprehensive psychiatric nursing care by administering medications and treatments, monitoring patient behavior, documenting clinical care, collaborating with the interdisciplinary team, supervising support staff, educating patients, and ensuring compliance with clinical, safety, and regulatory standards.</span></span></div><div><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">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.</span></div>The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found <a href="https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=150020" target="_blank"><u>here</u>.</a><p style="margin: 15px 0; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><u>Job Duties:</u>&nbsp; </p><p style="margin: 15px 0; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">In this role, you will:</p><ul style="padding-left: 2rem; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 3pt; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><li>Transcribes doctor's orders accurately and timely</li><li>Prepares, administers, and documents medications and treatments as ordered.&nbsp;</li><li>Documents patient's response to medication regime, PRN and stat dose administration. Provides patient teaching according to medications prescribed.&nbsp;</li><li>Checks and justifies all medications from Pharmacy, and maintains clean, orderly, and well-stocked medication room.</li><li>Monitors patient status in milieu and assesses patient behaviors.&nbsp;</li><li>Reports dangerous or inappropriate patient behaviors to RN supervisor.</li><li>Provides written and verbal reports of ward/unit occurrences to RN and provides information for shift hand-off.&nbsp;</li><li>Assists Medical Doctor as needed and assures follow up on orders are completed.&nbsp;</li><li>Directs psychiatric aide staff and/or Correction Guard-Therapeutic in performance of their duties and serves as resource for same.&nbsp;</li><li>Participates in unit activities and provides educational information for patients.</li><li>Attends monthly staff meetings, in-service trainings and other educational programs.&nbsp;</li><li>Participate in education trainings that are mandatory for accreditation and licensure of the facility.&nbsp;</li><li>Maintain a current and unencumbered motor vehicle License&nbsp;</li></ul><p style="margin: 15px 0; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><u>Position-Specific Details:</u></p><p style="margin: 15px 0; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><strong style="font-weight: 700">Appointment Type:</strong>&nbsp; WAE (not to exceed 1,245 hours in a 12-month period)</p><strong style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">Compensation:</strong><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><ul style="padding-left: 2rem; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 3pt; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><li>This position qualifies for shift differentials, with rates varying based on shift time, day of the week, and holidays<em>.</em></li></ul><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">This posting may be used to fill any WAE LPN 3 position within ELMHS.</span><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><p style="margin: 15px 0; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. &nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 15px 0; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><u>How To Apply:</u></p><p style="margin: 15px 0; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><strong style="font-weight: 700">No Civil Service test score&nbsp;</strong>is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. &nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 15px 0; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">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.&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 15px 0; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><strong style="font-weight: 700">*</strong>Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).<strong style="font-weight: 700">&nbsp;</strong>Resumes&nbsp;<u>will not&nbsp;</u>be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.</p><p style="margin: 15px 0; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><u>Contact Information:</u></p><p style="margin: 15px 0; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><strong style="font-weight: 700">For further information about this vacancy, contact:</strong></p><p style="margin: 15px 0; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">Leigh Moore&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 15px 0; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">ELMHS HR</p><p style="margin: 15px 0; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">[email protected]</p><p style="margin: 15px 0; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">225-634-0680</p>