Registered Nurse 1-3 Clinic

Central Louisiana State Hospital, located in Pineville, Louisiana, is seeking applicants for a vacant position in our Clinic as a Registered Nurse 1-3 who provides basic professional nursing care to patients and/or clients. The Registered Nurse 1-3 (Clinic) 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 ensure the integration and coordination of hospital-community services into a comprehensive system of mental health care.

CLSH MISSION

Strive to provide quality, person-centered care with a 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": I ntegrity, C ompassion, A ccountability, R espect, and E xcellence 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. The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here .

Job Duties:

Provides professional nursing for adult patients with psychiatric and coexisting medical/physical problems. Assists LIP with newly admitted patients, medication reconciliation, review of documents, etc. Performs/assists LIP with physical exams, visual acuity, hearing screen, EKG, lab requisitions, X-ray requisition, pelvic and Pap smear. Document procedures done on patient records and log books. Maintains Medicare sheets for hearing screenings and EKGs. Prepares patients for exams and explains any procedures done. Assists with collection of specimens, sutures, wound care and other treatments. Takes vital signs, weights and other measurements as needed. Schedules daily sick call for patients. Performs venipuncture on all inpatients. Informs clients of procedures for drawing labs. Identifies clients before venipunctures. Maintains proper collections of urine specimens and other body fluids, and proper infection control of the laboratory. Communicates with territory manager of contracted labs to oversee the smooth running of the laboratory. (Delivery of equipment, changes requirements for laboratory tests, etc.) Communicates with contracted lab that performs "stat" results for any changes in lab performance of problems. Collects adequate and correct blood specimens by venipunctures. Follow department policies to correctly identify patients before blood specimens are drawn. Initiates glucose tolerance procedures and collects remaining specimens. Draws other timed specimens as indicated. Performs coagulation studies as requested. Centrifuges and processes blood specimens and prepare other body fluids to be sent to contracted labs. Available to draw "stat" or emergency lab work during regular working hours. Maintains accurate and orderly database on any specimens collected. Maintains communication with LIP's, nursing staff, and direct supervisor. Serves as an information source regarding status of test. Obtains reports via printer and logs in return of report. Calls in abnormal results to unit nurses, pharmacy and other necessary personnel.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type :

Probation, Promotion, Demotion or Transfer.

Career Progression :

This position may be filled as a Registered Nurse 1, 2, or 3.

Compensation :

Registered Nurse 1 has a special entry rate of $29.84/hour. Registered Nurse 2 has a special entry rate of $31.93/hour. Registered Nurse 3 has a special entry rate of $34.17/hour. In addition to the special entry rate of pay/hour, this position receives : Premium Pay of $10.00/hour worked; Longevity Pay starting at an additional $2.00/hour worked, up to $5.00/hour worked 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 Brandon Luneau Central Louisiana State Hospital 6250 Esler Field Road, Pineville, LA 71360 brandon.luneau@la.gov Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.