Lpn ; Outpatient Clinic

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 a dependable and caring
Licensed Practical Nurse 3 to join our Mandeville Behavioral Health Clinic. This role is critical to ensure continuous and quality care which will meet the needs of the communities we serve. Are you ready to make a real impact in Behavioral Healthcare? Join our team and be part of something meaningful. 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 plus two years of experience as a licensed practical nurse. The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

The outpatient LPN-3 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 interdisciplinary Treatment Team.

Appointment Type:
Probational Appointment

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

• LPN 3: $22.30/hour minimum - $33.08/hour maximum

Career Progression:
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 1, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 2 or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 3

Location:

Mandeville Behavioral Health Clinic in Mandeville, Louisiana

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.

For additional information about this vacancy, contact:

Kasi Silbernagel, HR Specialist

FPHSA Human Resources

835 Pride Drive, Suite B

Phone:

Email: HR

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