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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.
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Potential Benefits:
Some of our facilities are approved HRSA/NHSC sites. Staff in specific positions at approved sites may be eligible to apply for certain student loan relief programs, which may also include those through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
Educational opportunities made available to staff.
Paid holidays for eligible staff. This includes up to 10 statutory holidays as well as additional holidays as declared by the governor.
Earned Annual (personal) AND Sick Leave for eligible staff. Leave is accumulated and balances roll over each year.
Health, Life, and Miscellaneous Insurance Plans available for eligible staff, with multiple options at varying costs.
Retirement Options for eligible staff.
For more detailed information on some of these benefits, you may click on the "Benefits" tab located above.
Day Shift: 6:45am - 7:15pm
Night Shift: 6:45pm - 7:15am
This position may be filled as a Probational Appointment. Applicants may be asked to serve a probationary period that may be anywhere from 6 months to 24 months.
Salary may be negotiable depending on the chosen applicant's level of experience. Below is a list of the pay range(s) for the position(s):
Licensed Practical Nurse 3: Special Entrance Rate (SER) of $22.30/hour - maximum of $33.08/hour
LPN's may be compensated shift differentials for actual hours worked, which range from $1.25/hour to $5.65/hour, depending on both the shift and the day worked. Additional premium pay is also paid for hours worked, which may be an additional $1.00/hour.
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 additional information about this vacancy contact:
Emily Barthelemy, HR Analyst835 Pride Drive, Suite B
Hammond, Louisiana
985-543-4333 ext. 1220
emily.barthelemy@fphsa.org
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.This LPN position provides direct nursing care to clients receiving substance use treatment in a 24-hour RESIDENTIAL FACILITY. This facility is an ASAM Level III.5 Adult Clinically Managed High Intensity, residential substance use treatment program. This position provides nursing coverage and performs standard nursing services on the unit, which may include the following: continuous observation of clients; administering prescribed medications; maintaining documentation in the electronic health record (EHR); administering screenings, tests, and other required labs; conducting assessments and screens for newly admitted clients. Driving and alternating shift work may be required, and the chosen applicant may be required to possess or obtain a Chauffeur's/Class D driver's license if hired.Employment Type: Classified
