Registered Nurse 3 (WAE)

State of Louisiana; Jackson (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ELMHS in Jackson, LA is seeking a Registered Nurse to assist physicians, perform patient examinations, and manage medication administration in the Nursing Department. This role focuses on direct patient care, record-keeping, and contributing to a therapeutic environment.

Appointment type is WAE (not to exceed 1,245 hours per year). Minimum qualifications include RN licensure with 2 years’ experience, or BSN with 1 year, or MSN/DrPH with 1 year. Contact Leigh Moore at ELMHS HR for details.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a licensed registered nurse.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing with one year RN experience.
• Master's degree in nursing or public health with one year RN experience.
• Doctorate in nursing or public health.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and develop a nursing plan of care for patients on the assigned unit.
• Assist other professional personnel in developing and maintaining a therapeutic environment and improving patient care
• Review medications/supplies stored in the medicine room for expiration date. Count/document controlled drugs with the incoming shift and account for their use during the shift.
• Disinfect/clean surfaces and equipment to ensure that infection control standards are met in the medicine room and examination room.
• Initiates or responds to hospital codes and demonstrates the 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.

Skills

Direct patient care

Medication administration

Record keeping

Patient safety

Education

Associate degree in Nursing (ADN) + RN license

Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) + 1 year RN exp

Master's degree in nursing or public health + 1 year RN exp

Doctorate 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! This position will assist physicians with patient examinations and record patient data according to policy/procedure. Preparation and administration of medication per the physician's orders, for both medical and psychiatric reasons.

• Two years of experience as a licensed registered nurse; OR
• A bachelor's degree in nursing plus one year of experience as a licensed registered nurse; OR
• A master's degree in nursing or public health plus one year of experience as a licensed registered nurse; OR
• A doctorate 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:

• Provide direct patient care and develop a nursing plan of care for patients on the assigned unit.
• Assist other professional personnel in developing and maintaining a therapeutic environment and improving patient care
• Review medications/supplies stored in the medicine room for expiration date. Count/document controlled drugs with the incoming shift and account for their use during the shift.
• Disinfect/clean surfaces and equipment to ensure that infection control standards are met in the medicine room and examination room.
• Initiates or responds to hospital codes and demonstrates the 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)

This posting may be used to fill any RN 3 WAE position within ELMHS

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.