PRACTICAL NURSE--LICENSED, 1, 2, 3

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

At CAHS, our vision is to excel at making lives better. We are committed to delivering caring, responsive services that empower the individuals we serve and help create a better tomorrow. We believe every individual is a valuable and contributing member of the community and deserves the opportunity to live a meaningful, productive life in the location and environment of their choice, based on their unique abilities, goals, and preferences. Our dedicated team works together to provide personalized services, supports, and encouragement that help each person achieve success in work, school, daily life, and other endeavors that are important to them. Through collaboration, compassion, and a commitment to individual choice, CAHS strives to empower people, promote independence, and help every person we serve reach their full potential. CAHS is seeking a compassionate, dedicated, and dependable Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the individuals we serve by providing quality nursing care, promoting health and independence, and supporting each person in achieving their individual goals. We value teamwork, compassion, respect, and person-centered care. If you are an LPN who is passionate about helping others and wants to be part of a team committed to making lives better, we invite you to apply and grow with CAHS.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties: As a Licensed Practical Nurse, you will play an important role in providing compassionate, quality care and support to the individuals we serve. In this role, you will:

• Triage clients for ongoing medical needs and coordinate appropriate medical referrals and follow-up care.
• Provide emergency nursing care and facilitate access to appropriate medical treatment when needed.
• Observe and assess client behavior and identify changes in mental or physical condition, including signs of psychiatric or medical deterioration; promptly notify the physician
• Process client admissions, transfers, and discharges, including obtaining and documenting physician orders.
• Complete integrated nursing assessments upon admission and assist with developing individualized nursing plans of care and treatment.
• Maintain accurate and timely nursing documentation, including daily and monthly reports, shift reports, weekly client summaries, progress notes, and other required medical records.
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings and contribute to the development and review of client care plans.
• Perform CLIA testing for new admissions and as clinically indicated; promptly report positive results to appropriate personnel and nursing leadership.
• Review, process, and document physician medical and psychiatric orders accurately and timely in the electronic health record (EHR)

Position-Specific Details:

• Appointment Type: Probational or Job Appointment
• Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Licensed Practical Nurse 1, 2, or 3.
• Work Schedule: 12-hour Night with rotating weekends.
• Location: Capital Area Recovery Program (CARP), a 24-hour substance abuse facility.
• Compensation: This position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) at each level. However, the salary offered will be compensated based on qualifications and experience.

• LPN 1 - $1,558.40 bi-weekly / $19.48 per hour
• LPN 2 - $1,667.20 bi-weekly / $20.84 per hour
• LPN 3 - $1,784.00 bi-weekly / $22.30 per hour

Louisiana is a State As A Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. 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. 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 further information about this vacancy, contact: View email address on click.appcast.io

Benefits

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:

• Insurance Coverage More information can be found at
• Parental Leave Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at
• Holidays and Leave State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veteran's Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
• Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
• Retirement State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System ( among others