A Licensed Practical Nurse or Vocational Nurse provides basic medical care under the direction of registered nurses and other healthcare specialists. The tasks that they are permitted to perform vary by state, but usually include changing bandages, checking blood pressure, or helping feed patients. May work in hospitals, nursing homes, or other healthcare facilities.
Within the Nursing and/or the Department 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 seeking a motivated, detail-oriented individual to join the team in the Nursing Department as an LPN ! The selected candidate will administer and document medications and treatments, monitor and report patient status, implement physician orders, assist with medical care, supervise support staff, provide patient education, maintain medication safety and organization, communicate effectively during shift handoffs, and participate in ongoing staff training and professional development. 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. The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here .
Job Duties:
In this role, you will: Transcribes doctor's orders accurately and timely manner Prepares, administers, and documents medications and treatments as ordered. Documents patient's response to medication regime, PRN and stat dose administration. Provides patient teaching according to medications prescribed. Checks and justifies all medications from Pharmacy, and maintains clean, orderly, and well-stocked medication room. Monitors patient status in milieu and assesses patient behaviors. Reports dangerous or inappropriate patient behaviors to RN supervisor. Provides written and verbal reports of ward/unit occurrences to RN and provides information for shift hand-off. Assists the Medical Doctor as needed and assures follow-up on orders are completed. Directs psychiatric aide staff and/or Correction Guard-Therapeutic in performance of their duties and serves as resource for same. Participates in unit activities and provides educational information for patients. Attends monthly staff meetings, in-service trainings, mandatory education trainings and other educational programs.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type:
WAE Division :
Within the Nursing and/or the Department at ELMHS, Located in
Jackson, LA Compensation:
This position qualifies for shift differentials, with rates varying based on shift time, day of the week, and holidays . This posting may be used to fill any LPN position within ELMHS.
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. • Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy, contact: Leigh Moore
ELMHS HR ELMHS-HR
@LA.GOV 225-634-0680 Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
