This vacancy is located in the Medical Services Department of Eastern Louisiana Mental Health System in Jackson, LA. ELMHS is the largest 24-hour, multi-site, state psychiatric complex, comprised of residential, outpatient and inpatient services.*This posting may be used to fill vacancies in other divisions or units at Eastern Louisiana Mental Health System.The position may be filled as either a Probational or Job Appointment (open to all qualified applicants); a promotion (open to all statewide classified and Agencywide permanent status employees); by Detail to Special Duty; or as a part-time, temporary WAE. Current permanent status, classified employees may be required to accept a Probational appointed if selected. If filled as a Job Appointment, there is a possibility that this position may be converted to a Probational Appointment should funding become available.Salary is negotiable based on experience
This position has a Special Entrance Rate of pay at each level
Practical Nurse Licensed 1 SER $19.48 hour/$1558.40 biweekly
Practical Nurse Licensed 2 SER $20.84 hour/$1667.20 biweekly
Practical Nurse Licensed 3 SER $22.30 hour/$1784.00 biweekly
Premium Pay paid for each hour worked
$10.00 hour – Recruitment/Retention
$2.00 hour – 0 – 6 months Facility Longevity
$3.00 hour – 6 months – less than 3 years Facility Longevity
$4.00 hour – 3 – less than 5 years Facility Longevity
$5.00 hour – 5+ years Facility Longevity
$1.00 hour – Lead Worker
$1.00 hour – Certification Pay (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
$1.00 hour – Certification Pay (Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support)
Shift Differential Pay
$2.50 hour – 2nd Shift
$3.50 hour – 3rd Shift
$2.00 hour – Weekend Shift
$3.00 hour – Weekend 2nd Shift
$4.00 hour – Weekend 3rd Shift
$2.50 hour – Holiday Shift
$4.00 hour – Holiday 2nd Shift
$4.50 hour – Holiday 3rd Shift
$3.00 hour – Weekend Holiday Shift
$4.50 hour – Weekend Holiday 2nd Shift
$5.00 hour – Weekend Holiday 3rd Shift
As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Practical Nurse Licensed 1, Practical Nurse Licensed 2, or Practical Nurse Licensed 3 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s).
Review your application to be sure all work experience is listed to qualify you at the highest possible level!
An attached resume will not replace a completed application; failure to provide your qualifying work experience may result in your application not being considered.
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
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There is no guarantee that everyone who applies to this posting will be interviewed. The hiring supervisor/manager has 90 days from the closing date of the announcement to make a hiring decision. Specific information about this job will be provided to you in the interview process, should you be selected.
For information about this job posting contact:
ELMHS-HR@LA.GOV
(225) 634-0259
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Possession of a valid Louisiana license or temporary permit to practice practical nursing or a multi-state license issued by a Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC/eNLC) state.
FUNCTION OF WORK:To provide basic nursing care to patients/clients in stable conditions and in predictable situations in accordance with the Professional Nurses Practice Act.LEVEL OF WORK:EntrySUPERVISION RECEIVED:Close from a Registered Nurse or Practical Nurse of a higher level.SUPERVISION EXERCISED:May exercise functional supervision over paraprofessional nursing personnel.LOCATION OF WORK:Statewide--health care facilities; correctional facilities.JOB DISTINCTIONS:Differs from Practical Nurse--Licensed, 2 by the absence of journeyman level assignments and independent performance of duties.Implements selective aspects of the nursing care plan, i.e., comfort, hygiene, safety measures, nutrition, etc. under progressively more generalized supervision from a Registered Nurse or Practical Nurse of a higher level.Observes patients for changes in physical and/or mental status or behavior and reports significant changes.Obtains specimens for laboratory testing as assigned.Takes vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.Administers medication and treatments in accordance with policies and procedures.Transcribes physicians' orders and records medication and patient's condition on patient's charts and other records.Receives and gives change of shift reports.Requests stock drugs, medications, and supplies as assigned.Administers CPR in emergency situations.Admits, transfers, and discharges patients.Gathers information about patient's past and current physical and mental status.May administer oral and parenteral medication as prescribed by the physician and documents procedure.Applies dressings, ointments, and other treatments as ordered and documents procedure.Assists physicians with routine examinations and treatments.Bathes, feeds, and makes patients comfortable.Performs individual and group health teaching as assigned.
