Registered Nurse Advanced Practice

LDH-Office of Behavioral Health; Pineville (LA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium Pay

Longevity Pay

SER entry rate

Job summary

Central Louisiana State Hospital in Pineville, LA seeks a Registered Nurse Advanced Practice to provide advanced health care within a clinical setting. The APRN works under supervision of a Medical Clinic Physician and Medical Director, delivering family practice care and emergency treatment.

Ideal candidate holds Louisiana APRN license (or temporary permit) and collaborates with psychiatrists and the treatment team to coordinate patient care. Schedule is 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, Monday–Friday.

Qualifications

• Possession of a current Louisiana APRN license or temporary permit.
• Experience in family practice and emergency care settings is preferred.
• Ability to collaborate with psychiatrists and medical staff.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical examinations on admit and annually.
• Evaluate, diagnose, treat and follow-up medical problems.
• Order labs, imaging, and medications as indicated.
• Collaborate with psychiatry and treatment team for patient care.
• Attend Medical Staff meetings and provide nursing expertise.

Skills

APRN license

Family practice

Collaboration

Clinical judgment

Education

Louisiana APRN license

Job description

CLSH MISSION:Strive to provide quality, person-centered care with focus on recovery and resiliency in a safe and secure environment.

CLSH VISION:Strive to be the best public psychiatric hospital possible

CLSH VALUES “I CARE”:Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence

Central Louisiana State Hospital located in Pineville, Louisiana is seeking applicants for a vacant position in our Clinic as a Registered Nurse Advanced Practice whoprovides advanced health/nursing care to individuals as an advanced or expert clinician.

The Registered Nurse Advanced Practice plays a vital role for the Louisiana Department of Health in the Behavioral Health community by utilizing CLSH’s values and mission to deliver quality and effective care to our patients. The hospital is highly committed to cooperative work with other state agencies and with the state and regional mental health program to insure the integration and coordination of hospital-community services into a comprehensive system of mental health care.

Possession of a current Louisiana Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or a temporary permit.

NOTE:

The temporary APRN permit allows an APRN applicant to work in a limited capacity for up to 120 days while awaiting review for full APRN licensure by the nursing board. An APRN applicant cannot medically diagnose or medically manage patients until they are licensed and have prescriptive authority. If the APRN license is not received within the 120-day period and the permit expires, the employee must be removed from the position.

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

Job Duties:

Under the direct supervision of the Medical Clinic Physician and Medical Director with a collaborative agreement, the incumbent of this position serves as a Family Practice APRN for CLSH. The Family Practice APRN is responsible for provision of medical care and the emergency treatment of patients on assigned units. This includes:

• Perform physical examinations on all patients upon admit to facility and annually.
• Evaluate, diagnose, treat and follow-up medical problems on patients.
• Refer to medical specialists as appropriate for care.
• Order laboratory tests, radiological studies, dental work, special diets and medications as indicated by patient's condition.
• Closely collaborate and discuss patient's condition with psychiatrists and other members of the treatment team to help in the management of the most appropriate patient care.
• Advise Administration of special health care needs of patient population and further advise as the requirements for contracting specialty consultations.
• Regularly attend Medical Staff meetings as scheduled. Perform other duties as determined by the Medical Director. Serves as a resource for nurses and psychiatrists in regards to medical care of patients.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probation, Promotion, Demotion, or Transfer

Work Schedule: Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday.

Compensation: Registered Nurse Advanced Practice has a special entry rate (SER) of $4,389.60 bi-weekly

This position is eligible for Premium Pay of $8.00 per hour, and Longevity Pay up to $5.00 per hour.

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

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Kelcie Cox

Central Louisiana State Hospital

Human Resources

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