LPN 1 (WAE)

Nunez Community College; Jackson (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differentials

Job summary

ELMHS is seeking a motivated LPN to join the Nursing Department in Jackson, LA. The role involves administering medications, monitoring patients, documenting care, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

This is a temporary, part-time WAE appointment up to 1,245 hours per year, with compensation that includes shift differentials. For more info, contact Leigh Moore at ELMHS HR.

Qualifications

• Current Louisiana Practical Nurse license or equivalent permit.
• Eligibility for multi-state licensing (NLC/eNLC) preferred.
• Temporary permits considered for WAE appointments.

Responsibilities

• Transcribes doctors' orders accurately and promptly.
• Prepares, administers, and documents medications and treatments as ordered.
• Monitors patient status and documents clinical care outcomes.
• Educates patients about medications and follow-up.
• Supervises support staff and coordinates with the nursing team.
• Attends staff meetings and trainings.

Education

Louisiana Practical Nurse license

Temporary permit

Multi-state license (NLC/eNLC)

Job description

Division: Within the Nursing Department at ELMHS Located in Jackson, LA

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

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 provide 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.

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.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties:

In this role, you will:

• Transcribe doctors' orders accurately and in a timely manner
• Prepares, administers, and documents medications and treatments as ordered.
• Document patients' response to medication regimen, PRN and stat dose administration. Provides patient teaching according to medications prescribed.
• Checks and justifies all medications from Pharmacy, and maintains clean, orderly, and well-stocked medication room.
• Monitors patient status in milieu and assesses patient behaviors.
• Reports dangerous or inappropriate patient behaviors to RN supervisor.
• Provides written and verbal reports of ward/unit occurrences to RN and provides information for shift hand-off.
• Assists Medical Doctor as needed and assures follow-up on orders are completed.
• Directs psychiatric aide staff and/or Correctional Guard-Therapeutic in performance of their duties and serves as resource for same.
• Participates in unit activities and provides educational information for patients.
• Attends monthly staff meetings, in-service trainings and other educational programs.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: WAE (When Actually Employed) A temporary part-time appoint not to exceed 1,245 hours in a 12-month period.

Compensation:

• This position qualifies for shift differentials, with rates varying based on shift time, day of the week, and holidays.

This posting may be used to fill any WAE LPN 1 position within ELMHS.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Leigh Moore

ELMHS HR

[e-mail]

225-634-0680