Practical Nurse

NEDHSA is a designated approved National Health Service Corps (NHSC) site. Clinicians who work at NHSC-approved sites are eligible to apply to the NHSC Loan Repayment Program to pay off student loans. 2-year Full-Time Clinical Practice: NHSC will pay up to $50,000 for an initial 2 years of full-time clinical practice to clinicians. (Full-time clinical practice is defined as no less than 40 hours per week, for a minimum of 45 weeks per year). NEDHSA has had many productive years since forming as a Local Governing Entity (LGE) in 2013. Here's a small snapshot of how NEDHSA has worked diligently to provide our citizens with greater access to services, excellent customer services and quality, competent care. Partnership with Ruth's House Resource Center to operate the Second Opportunity Workforce Solutions (SOWS) Program Installed Innovative Harm-Reduction Vending Machines-offers a beacon of hope, aiming to provide essential resources and support to individuals on the path to recovery. Art is Medicine Program Recognized by Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Partners in Employment (PIE)-an employment based program developmental disability initiative Prescription Take Back Boxes-located throughout the region for safe disposal of unused medication Opportunity Zone-strategic initiative designed to help transition fragile south Monroe Communities aiming to reduce mental health and addiction prevalence Coordinated Care for People in Crisis Operation Golden Years-provides increased awareness, support, and services for those sixty and above in our 12 parish region. Operation Leave No Veteran Behind-ensure that military veterans in Northeast LA have quality and competent primary and behavioral health care Financial Literacy Partnership with Pelican State Credit Union- service our staff and clients NEDHSA Wellness at Work Initiative-designed to relieve employees' stress and burnout NEDHSA plans to build additional, esteemed partnerships this year to deepen meaningful integrated behavioral and primary healthcare within the region. To help the citizens realize more positive outcomes and stability, NEDHSA will continue to employ a more cohesive, progressive approach among our systems and processes. This position may be filled by Probation, Promotion, Demotion, Lateral Transfer or Detail to Special Duty. Preference may be given to permanent classified employees of Northeast Delta Human Services Authority. Applicants will be required to serve a probationary period of not less than 12 months and not more than 24. International degrees require submission of an equivalency evaluation with the application. 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. 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: Ms. Janesia Raybon, MPA Human Resources Specialist Northeast Delta Human Services Authority 2513 Ferrand Street Monroe, LA - (office) 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.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.Assigns, supervises, and directs the work performed by paraprofessionals and Practical Nurses of a lower level. Provides sick call services to inmates housed in correctional facilities. Provides emergency nursing care to inmates seeking access to medical treatment during non-sick call hours in correctional facilities. Implements the assigned aspects of the patient teaching and discharge plan. Intervenes appropriately and responds to deteriorating condition of patient. Processes admissions, transfers and discharges. Conducts and documents data base to include psychosocial and physical screening of patient and/or family. Assists in developing nursing plan of care. Prepares monthly nursing reports, charts, and other medical records. Reviews accident and seizure reports. Provides individual health counseling concerning diet, prenatal care, family planning, VD, and TB control under the direct supervision of Registered Nurse. Documents activities in service records. Assesses patient immunization status and administers appropriate immunizations. Performs laboratory procedures such as hemoglobin, lead screening, electrophoresis, urinalysis, hearing, vision, and measurements. Applies and changes dressings as assigned. Uses medical equipment, i.e., intermittent suction and continuous suction machine. Maintains routine enteral feedings. May act as co-therapist in a group setting. May instruct staff in basic nursing techniques. May orient and train Practical Nurses of a lower level. May schedule appointments for dental, eye, speech, language, and hearing care.