LPN, Healthcare Nursing, LPN​/LVN

CLSH MISSION

Strive to provide quality, person-centered care with focus on recovery and resiliency in a safe and secure environment.

Strive to be the best public psychiatric hospital possible

Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence

Central Louisiana State Hospital located in Pineville, Louisiana is seeking applicants for vacant positions in our Nursing Department as a Licensed Practical Nurse 1-3 who provides basic nursing care to assigned patients/clients in stable conditions and in predictable situations in accordance with the Professional Nurses Practice Act.

The Licensed Practical Nurse 1-3 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 insure the integration and coordination of hospital-community services into a comprehensive system of mental health care.

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.

• Verifies, prepares, and administers oral and parenteral medications as prescribed by the physician and documents procedure. Applies dressings, topical ointments, and other treatments as ordered by physician.
• Documents procedures and maintains accountability of medications through prescribed documented accounts.
• Carries out physician orders providing they do not require specialized nursing medications.
• Check emergency trays and oxygen equipment and refrigerator thermometers.
• Documents provision of nursing care and assists with maintenance of patient/client records in accordance with standards.
• Maintain a clean and safe medication room.
• Participate in monthly medication review, PME audit, and weekly medical reviews.

Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, Demotion, Transfer, WAE, or Job Appointment

Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Licensed Practical Nurse 1, 2, or 3 depending on experience.

Work Schedule: Rotating Shifts Depending on Team

Compensation: This position has a bi-weekly SER (Special Entrance Rate) of:

-$1,558.40 for an LPN 1

-$1,667.20 for an LPN 2

-$1,784.00 for an LPN 3

Position is eligible for Premium Pay of $10.00 per hour and Longevity Pay starting at $2.00 per hour.

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