Registered Nurse 2 bei State of Louisiana, LA
State of Louisiana, LA · LaPlace, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
- Professional
- Optionales Büro in LaPlace
About the Department
- Helping people, changing lives through education, prevention, intervention, and treatment in an effort to enhance quality of life.
Join a dedicated team committed to improving lives across South Central Louisiana. SCLHSA is seeking a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse 2 to provide behavioral health nursing care to adults, adolescents, and children with serious and persistent behavioral health conditions.
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and help shape the future of human services in our region, we want to hear from you.
Apply today and be a part of something meaningful.
- To learn more above our agency, please visit our website.
Position Duties
One year of experience as a licensed registered nurse; OR
A bachelor's degree in nursing; OR
A master's degree in nursing or public health.
Minimum Qualifications
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Other Qualifications
Job Duties:
As a Registered Nurse 2, the incumbent will:
- Provide comprehensive, accurate nursing assessments to determine mental health, substance abuse, depression, and medical needs in both an outpatient clinic setting and via telemedicine.
- Facilitate processes to assist the medical staff/prescribers in managing their schedules and coordinate services, including referrals, as needed.
- Provide appropriate and accurate medication management services including medication administration, maintenance and security of on-site medications, and medication returns to the SCLHSA Pharmacy.
- Provide medication education and support to clients and families receiving medication.
- Consistently and appropriately use accepted infection control measures including, correct use of protective gear, disposal of biohazardous waste and sharps, and hand washing.
Position-Specific Details:
Location: This position is located at SCLHSA's River Parishes Behavioral Health Center, located in Laplace, LA.
Appointment Type: Probationary Appointment
Compensation: The actual starting salary depends on the education and experience of the selected applicant.
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. 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.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Macy Comeaux
HR Director
[email protected]
985-876-8876
