PRACTICAL NURSE--LICENSED, 1, 2, 3
State of Louisiana
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Job summary
State of Louisiana, Capital Area Recovery Program (CARP) in Baton Rouge, seeks a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide quality nursing care in a 24-hour substance abuse facility. The role emphasizes teamwork, patient-centered care, and independence in achieving goals.
Appointment may be Probational or Job Appointment with a 12-hour night schedule and rotating weekends. SER pay levels vary by LPN grade (LPN 1–3) with competitive state benefits.
Qualifications
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Triage clients for ongoing medical needs and coordinate appropriate medical referrals and follow-up care.
- Provide emergency nursing care and facilitate access to appropriate medical treatment when needed.
- Observe and assess client behavior and identify changes in mental or physical condition; promptly notify the physician.
- Process client admissions, transfers, and discharges, including obtaining and documenting physician orders.
- Complete integrated nursing assessments upon admission and assist with developing individualized nursing plans of care and treatment.
- Maintain accurate and timely nursing documentation, including daily and monthly reports, shift reports, weekly client summaries, progress notes, and other required medical records.
- Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings and contribute to the development and review of client care plans.
- Perform CLIA testing for new admissions and as clinically indicated; promptly report positive results to appropriate personnel and nursing leadership.
- Review, process, and document physician medical and psychiatric orders accurately and timely in the electronic health record (EHR).
Skills
Education
Job description
At CAHS, our vision is to excel at making lives better. We are committed to delivering caring, responsive services that empower the individuals we serve and help create a better tomorrow. We believe every individual is a valuable and contributing member of the community and deserves the opportunity to live a meaningful, productive life in the location and environment of their choice, based on their unique abilities, goals, and preferences. Our dedicated team works together to provide personalized services, supports, and encouragement that help each person achieve success in work, school, daily life, and other endeavors that are important to them. Through collaboration, compassion, and a commitment to individual choice, CAHS strives to empower people, promote independence, and help every person we serve reach their full potential.
At CAHS, our vision is to excel at making lives better. We are committed to delivering caring, responsive services that empower the individuals we serve and help create a better tomorrow. We believe every individual is a valuable and contributing member of the community and deserves the opportunity to live a meaningful, productive life in the location and environment of their choice, based on their unique abilities, goals, and preferences. Our dedicated team works together to provide personalized services, supports, and encouragement that help each person achieve success in work, school, daily life, and other endeavors that are important to them. Through collaboration, compassion, and a commitment to individual choice, CAHS strives to empower people, promote independence, and help every person we serve reach their full potential. CAHS is seeking a compassionate, dedicated, and dependable Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the individuals we serve by providing quality nursing care, promoting health and independence, and supporting each person in achieving their individual goals. We value teamwork, compassion, respect, and person-centered care. If you are an LPN who is passionate about helping others and wants to be part of a team committed to making lives better, we invite you to apply and grow with CAHS.
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.
Job Specification: The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
- Triage clients for ongoing medical needs and coordinate appropriate medical referrals and follow-up care.
- Provide emergency nursing care and facilitate access to appropriate medical treatment when needed.
- Observe and assess client behavior and identify changes in mental or physical condition, including signs of psychiatric or medical deterioration; promptly notify the physician
- Process client admissions, transfers, and discharges, including obtaining and documenting physician orders.
- Complete integrated nursing assessments upon admission and assist with developing individualized nursing plans of care and treatment.
- Maintain accurate and timely nursing documentation, including daily and monthly reports, shift reports, weekly client summaries, progress notes, and other required medical records.
- Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings and contribute to the development and review of client care plans.
- Perform CLIA testing for new admissions and as clinically indicated; promptly report positive results to appropriate personnel and nursing leadership.
- Review, process, and document physician medical and psychiatric orders accurately and timely in the electronic health record (EHR).
- Appointment Type: Probational or Job Appointment
- Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Licensed Practical Nurse 1, 2, or 3.
- Work Schedule: 12-hour Night with rotating weekends.
- Location: Capital Area Recovery Program (CARP), a 24-hour substance abuse facility.
- Compensation: This position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) at each level. However, the salary offered will be compensated based on qualifications and experience.
- LPN 1 - $1,558.40 bi-weekly / $19.48 per hour
- LPN 2 - $1,667.20 bi-weekly / $20.84 per hour
- LPN 3 - $1,784.00 bi-weekly / $22.30 per hour
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
As a State Employee, You Will Earn Competitive Pay, Choose From a Variety Of Benefits, And Have Access To a Great Professional Development Program:
More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Up to six weeks paid parental leave
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
- Mardi Gras,
- Good Friday,
- Memorial Day,
- Independence Day,
- Labor Day,
- Veteran's Day,
- Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
- Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor
State Of Louisiana Employees Are Eligible To Participate In Various Retirement Systems (based On The Type Of Appointment And Agency For Which An Employee Works). These Retirement Systems Provide Retirement Allowances And Other Benefits For State Officers And Employees And Their Beneficiaries. State Retirement Systems May Include (but Are Not Limited To):
- Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
- Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
- Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
For further information about this vacancy, contact: Thrinacia.Jenkins2@la.gov 12301 Coursey Blvd Baton Rouge, LA 70816
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