LPN 1, LPN 2, LPN 3 (WAE/PRN) - OUTPATIENT CLINICS

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We believe that our individual differences are our strength, and it forms the foundation that allows our agency to empower individuals to experience a greater quality of life.

Our agency’s vision is that all people will be empowered to lead meaningful and productive lives among friends, relatives, and neighbors regardless of behavioral health needs or developmental disabilities. We have been lighting the path forward into recovery by providing person-centered services to adults and children who meet the treatment criteria for substance use disorders, developmental disabilities, and/or mental health. 

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We are seeking applicants for either an LPN-1, LPN-2, or LPN-3 WAE (PRN Nurse) positions across some of our outpatient behavioral health facilities, which may include clinics in the following locations:

• Mandeville (may also assist in Slidell as needed)
• Hammond (may also assist in Denham Springs as needed)
• Bogalusa

Please see the Examples of Work below for additional information on this position.  

This posting is for multiple vacancies at each level and will be filled as Part-Time PRN positions ONLY (WAE positions) at the appropriate level based on the applicant's experience. This is not a career progression posting. Movement to higher levels is subject to experience requirements and agency discretion. 

Part-time Classified WAE appointments shall not exceed 1245 hours in a 12-month period.  

Salary may be negotiable depending on the chosen applicant’s level of experience. Below is a list of the pay range(s) for the position(s). Click on each job title below to view minimum qualifications and other information for each level: 

• LPN 1 - WAE: $20.00/hour minimum - $28.90/hour maximum
• LPN 2 - WAE: $21.50/hour minimum - $30.92/hour maximum
• LPN 3 - WAE: $23.00/hour minimum - $33.08/hour maximum 

Note regarding the advertised pay range: The maximum amount listed is the maximum salary a person can make while in this title and NOT the maximum amount usually offered to new hires. 

An additional premium pay of $1.00/hour may be applied hour for hour working in direct patient care. 

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 that 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.  

*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*  

For additional information about this vacancy, contact:

Kasi Silbernagel, HR Specialist 

FPHSA Human Resources 

835 Pride Drive, Suite B 

Phone: (985) 543-4333 

Email: HR@FPHSA.ORG

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:
Entry.

Supervision 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.

This nursing position provides direct nursing care to clients receiving treatment for mental illness, substance use disorders, and/or medical illness, and is responsible for performing individualized direct client care. This position performs standard nursing services, which may include the following: administering prescribed medications, performing injections, maintaining documentation in the electronic health record (EHR), administering screenings, tests, and other required labs, conducting assessments and screens for new clients, participating as an active member of an inter-disciplinary Treatment Team, etc.

Salary : $20 - $33