Registered Nurse 1 (WAE)

<undefined><img src="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/1546/jobpostings/image/20260721130814_Job Posting Logo.jpg" style="width: 150px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""></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 or SFF Departments 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 care are coordinated with the total system of care in Louisiana.</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 join the team in the Nursing Department as a Registered Nurse! In this role, you will&nbsp;</span>provide direct patient care and develop a nursing plan of care for patients on the assigned unit.</div><div><div><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">Possession of a current Louisiana Registered Nurse license or a temporary permit or multi-state license issued by a Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC/eNLC) state to practice as a registered nurse.</span></div></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=112220" target="_blank"><u>here</u>.</a><p style="margin: 15px 0; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><u>Job Duties:</u></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>Assist physicians with patient examinations and record patient data according to policy/procedure. Preparation and administration of medication per the physician's orders, for both medical and psychiatric reasons.&nbsp;</li><li>Assists other professional personnel in developing and maintaining a therapeutic environment and improving patient care</li><li>Review medications/supplies stored in the medicine room for expiration date and count/document controlled drugs with the incoming shift and account for their use during the shift.&nbsp;</li><li>Disinfect/clean surfaces and equipment to ensure that infection control standards are met in the medicine room and examination room.</li><li>Initiates or responds to hospital codes and demonstrates the ability to provide nursing assistance appropriate to code situations.&nbsp;</li><li>Assists and or conducts patient care groups conducted by staff, monitors patient accountability sheets, and makes unit rounds every 2 hours to ensure patient observation is maintained according to policy and procedure.</li><li>Communicates verbally and in writing with pharmacy and central supply personnel.&nbsp;</li><li>Maintains open and accurate communication with department personnel; reports incidents, accidents, or injuries to supervisor and documents on appropriate forms; reports patient abuse/neglect immediately, ensures patient safety.</li><li>Participates in education trainings that are mandatory for accreditation and licensure of the facility.&nbsp;</li></ul><br><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<span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">(not to exceed 1,245 hours in a 12-month period)</span></p><p style="margin: 15px 0; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><strong style="font-weight: 700">Compensation:<em>&nbsp;</em></strong>This position qualifies for shift differentials, with rates varying based on shift time, day of the week, and holidays<em>.</em></p><br><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&nbsp;</strong><span style="margin: 0; padding: 0"><strong style="font-weight: 700">score&nbsp;</strong>is&nbsp;</span>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><span style="margin: 0; padding: 0">Resumes<u>&nbsp;will not&nbsp;</u>be&nbsp;</span>accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.</p><br><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&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 15px 0; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0; text-align: center"><strong style="font-weight: 700">Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.</strong></p>