PRACTICAL NURSE LICENSED 1-3

This position is located in the Acadiana Area Human Services District –Tyler Behavioral Health Clinic.

This vacancy is being announced as a classified position and may be filled as a probational or job appointment that may last up to 48 months.  Job appointments may convert to a probational appointments.

This incumbent provides specialized nursing treatment and care to behavioral health outpatient individuals in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act, AAHSD policies and procedures, Stat Civil Service, LDH (as applicable), licensing standards, CCBHC guidelines and criteria and CARF accreditation standards.  Performs individualized direct care to individuals served that requires training and competence as well as good clinical judgment necessary to assess, plan, and implement appropriate nursing interventions as needed.

NOTE REGARDING THE ADVERTISED PAY:

This position participates in a Career Progression Group (CPG) and may be filled as a Practical Nurse Licensed 1, 2 or 3.  The level at which the vacancy is filled will be determined by the qualifications of the candidate selected.  This position provides the opportunity to advance within this job series.

 

The actual starting salary depends on the education and experience of the selected applicant.

Please click on the below links to learn more about each job level:

Practical Nurse - Licensed, 1

Practical Nurse - Licensed, 2
Practical Nurse - Licensed, 3

This incumbent is required to possess and maintain the necessary licensure relevant to the assigned CPG level.

No Civil Service test score or assessment 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 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. 

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

If you are selected for this position and indicate that you have a degree, you will be required to submit an official transcript.

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 further information about this vacancy contact:

Jennifer Sonnier, Human Resources Analyst

Jennifer.Sonnier@la.gov

AAHSD-Human Resources

302 Dulles Drive

Lafayette, LA 70506 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.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.

Salary : $2,784 - $5,009