Lpn , Lpn , Lpn Wae; Prn Nurse

Overview

EMBRACING OUR DIVERSITY MAKES US STRONGER. We believe that our individual differences are our strength, and it forms the foundation that allows our agency to empower individuals to experience a greater quality of life. Our agency’s vision is that all people will be empowered to lead meaningful and productive lives among friends, relatives, and neighbors regardless of behavioral health needs or developmental disabilities.

We have been lighting the path forward into recovery by providing person-centered services to adults and children who meet the treatment criteria for substance use disorders, developmental disabilities, and/or mental health. We are looking for dependable and caring part-time (WAE/PRN) Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN 1, 2, or
3) to join our Behavioral Health Clinics. This role is critical to ensure continuous and quality care which will meet the needs of the communities we serve. Florida Parishes Human Services Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more about our agency, please visit our website.

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.

The outpatient LPN position duties include but are not limited to:

• Provides direct nursing care to clients receiving treatment for mental illness, substance use disorders, and/or medical illness.
• Responsible for performing individualized direct client care.
• Performs standard nursing services, which may include the following: administering prescribed medications, performing injections, maintaining documentation in the electronic health record (EHR), administering screenings, tests, and other required labs, conducting assessments and screens for new clients.
• Participates as an active member of an inter-disciplinary Treatment Team.

Appointment Type: This position will be filled as a part-time Classified WAE, limited to no more than 1,245 working hours in a 12-month period.

Career Progression: This position may be filled as an LPN 1, 2, or 3 depending on the qualifications of the selected applicant.

Compensation: This position is eligible for premium pay of $1.00/hour for hours worked performing direct patient care. The following rates are established for this agency in these job titles:

• LPN 1 - WAE: $20.00/hour minimum - $28.90/hour maximum
• LPN 2 - WAE: $21.50/hour minimum - $30.92/hour maximum
• LPN 3 - WAE: $23.00/hour minimum - $33.08/hour maximum

Note regarding the advertised pay range:
The maximum amount listed is the maximum salary a person can make while in this title and not the maximum amount usually offered to new hires.

Location: Applicants can be considered across our Behavioral Health facilities, which may include clinics in the following locations:

• Mandeville (may also assist in Slidell as needed)
• Hammond (may also assist in Denham Springs as needed)
• Bogalusa

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 additional information about this vacancy, contact:

Kasi Silbernagel, HR Specialist
FPHSA Human Resources
835 Pride Drive, Suite B
Phone:
Email: HR

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