Licensed Practical Nurse

Supplemental Information

Helping people, changing lives through education, prevention, intervention, and treatment in an effort to enhance quality of life.

This vacancy is located at SCLHSA's River Parishes Behavioral Health Center located in Laplace, LA. This incumbent will provide behavioral health nursing care to adults, adolescents, and children with serious and persistent behavioral health conditions. This incumbent may interact with clients exhibiting resistances, non-compliance, diminished cognitive processes or ability to reason, and hostility. This incumbent will function as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team.

NOTE REGARDING ADVERTISED PAY:

The actual starting salary depends on the education and experience of the selected applicant.

No Civil Service test scoreis required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

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• Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Macy Comeaux

HR Director

Macy.Richard@la.gov

985-876-8876

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Possession of a valid Louisiana license or temporary permit to practice practical nursing or a multi-state license issued by a Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC/eNLC) state plus two years of practical nursing experience.

Job Concepts

Function of Work:

To provide basic nursing care to assigned patients/clients in stable conditions and in predictable situations in accordance with the Professional Nurses Practice Act.

Level of Work:

Advanced.

Supervision Received:

General from a Registered Nurse.

Supervision Exercised:

Functional over a group of Practical Nurses of lower levels and paraprofessionals.

Location of Work:

Statewide--health care facilities; correctional facilities.

Job Distinctions:

Differs from Practical Nurse--Licensed, 2 by the assignment of supervisory and/or specialized and technical nursing duties.

Examples of Work

Essential Functions:

35% Nursing Services:

• Assists providers with telemedicine visits by obtaining and updating the patient's medication list, past medical and surgical histories, family history, and hospitalizations.

• Appropriately performs steps in obtaining vital signs and measurements and records each accurately.

• Performs and interprets laboratory tests such as Rapid HIV and HCV tests, urine pregnancy tests, urine drug screenings, and glucometer readings.

• Observes patients; records significant conditions and/or reactions; and notifies supervisor or physician of changes in patients' condition, reaction to drugs, treatments, or significant incidents.

• Documents services, telephone encounters, patient contacts, and other relevant information accurately, in the approved formats and locations in the electronic health record.

• Responds to patient, staff member, or visitor medical emergencies and acts according to SCLHSA policies. Performs CPR, applies the Automated External Defibrillator, and provides first aid as needed in the event of a medical emergency.

25% Coordination of Care:

• Assists the medical staff/prescribers in coordinating services, including referrals as needed.

• Collaborates with SCLHSA Primary Care Team, as well as outside primary care providers for integrated care.

• Coordinates with SCLHSA Pharmacy Department, private pharmacies, and third-party insurers to relay prescription information, obtain authorizations, and monitor medication utilization.

• Coordinates services between agencies such as emergency medical transport, hospitals, nursing homes, and law enforcement as they pertain to client healthcare.

• Ensures documentation is concurrent with each service and/or receipt of updated information.

• Attends staffing meetings focused on the welfare of patients.

25% Medication Management:

• Provides appropriate and accurate medication management services including medication administration, maintenance and security of on-site medications, and medication returns to the SCLHSA Pharmacy.

• Adheres to the Louisiana State Boards of Nursing and Pharmacy regulations regarding storage, security, distribution, and administration of medications.

• Maintains medication supplies by monitoring stock levels and expiration dates, facilitating orders, and connecting clients with patient assistance programs.

5% Education:

• Participates in client and family health teaching and discharge planning.

• Provides medication education and support to clients and families receiving medication.

5% Infection Control:

• Consistently and appropriately uses universal precautions during service delivery.

• Consistently and appropriately uses accepted infection control measures including correct use of protective gear, disposal of bio-hazardous waste and sharps, and hand washing.

5%Other duties as assigned. Attends staff meetings. May assist with other agency functions including, but not limited to, data entry, reports, program development, staff training, staff orientation, chart audits, etc.