Registered Nurse 2 (WAE)

State of Louisiana; Jackson (LA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differentials

Job summary

ELMHS in Jackson, LA is seeking a Registered Nurse 2 to provide direct patient care in the Nursing Department and develop a nursing plan of care for patients on the unit.

Qualifications include a Louisiana RN license (or temporary/multi-state license under NLC/eNLC) and either 1 year RN experience or a BSN/MSN. Appointment type is WAE with shift differentials.

Qualifications

• Current Louisiana RN license or temporary permit or NLC/eNLC multi-state license.
• 1 year of RN experience OR a bachelor’s degree in nursing OR a master’s degree in nursing or public health.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with examinations and document patient data.
• Prepare and administer medications per orders for medical and psychiatric care.
• Maintain therapeutic environment and support patient care improvements.
• Check medications and supplies for expiration dates.
• Count and document controlled drugs with each shift.

Skills

Nursing

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Master's degree in Nursing or Public Health

Job description

Division: Within the Nursing or SFF Departments 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 care are coordinated 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 Registered Nurse 2! In this role, you will provide direct patient care and develop a nursing plan of care for patients on the assigned unit. If you're passionate about helping individuals and providing mental health evaluation, treatment, habilitation, and consultation.

Possession of a current Louisiana Registered Nurse license or a temporary permit or multi-state license issued by a Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC/eNLC) state to practice as a registered nurse plus one of the following:

• One year of experience as a licensed registered nurse; OR
• A bachelor's degree in nursing; OR
• A master's degree in nursing or public health.

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

Job Duties

• Assist physicians with patient examinations records patient data according to policy/procedure. Prepare and administer medication per physician orders, both medical and psychiatric reasons.
• Assist other professional personnel in developing and maintaining a therapeutic environment and improving patient care
• Review medications/supplies stored in medicine room for expiration date.
• Count/document-controlled drugs with incoming shift and accounts for their use during the shift.
• Disinfect/clean surfaces and equipment to ensure that infection control standards are met in medicine room and examination room.
• Initiates or responds to hospital codes and demonstrates ability to provide nursing assistance appropriate to code situations.
• Assists and/or conducts patient care groups conducted by staff, monitors patient accountability sheets, and makes unit rounds every 2 hours to ensure patient observation is maintained according to policy and procedure.
• Communicates verbally and in writing with pharmacy and central supply personnel.
• Maintains open and accurate communication with department personnel; reports incidents, accidents, or injuries to supervisor and documents on appropriate forms; reports patient abuse/neglect immediately, ensures patient safety.

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type: WAE (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.

Contact Information

Leigh Moore

ELMHS HR

[e-mail]

225-634-0680

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.