LPN 1/2/3 Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/4792994) Apply  LPN 1/2/3 Salary $2,784.00 - $5,009.00 Monthly Location Lake Charles, LA Job Type Classified Job Number IMCAL 2025 - 1 Department LDH- Imperial Calcasieu Human Services Authority Opening Date 01/15/2025 Closing Date 1/25/2025 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits + Questions Supplemental Information Imperial Calcasieu Human Services Authority (ImCal HSA) exists so that citizens with mental health, addictions, and developmental challenges residing in the parishes of Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, and Jefferson Davis are empowered, and self-determination is valued such that individuals live a satisfying, hopeful, and contributing life. As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a LPN 1, 2, or 3 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s). Theminimum starting pay for this position is as follows: LPN 1 - $1284.80, LPN 2- $1374.40, & LPN 3 - $1470.40. Please refer to the'Job Specifications'tab located at the top of theLA Careers 'Current Job Opportunities'page of theCivil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level. No Civil Service test scoreis 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. *ResumesWILL NOTbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.* **Note regarding the advertised pay range: The advertised maximum amount listed is the maximum salary a person can make while in this title/level over their career and not the maximum amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.** This position may be filled as a job appointment. Job appointments may last up to 4 years & may be converted to a probational appointment.For further information about this vacancy contact: Leigh Conway Leigh.Conway@imcalhsa.org Position #50518943 Minimum Qualifications 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 Concepts Function of Work: To provide basic nursing care to patients/clients in stable conditions and in predictable situations in accordance with the Professional Nurses Practice Act. Level of Work: Entry. Supervision Received: Close from a Registered Nurse or Practical Nurse of a higher level. Supervision Exercised: May exercise functional supervision over paraprofessional nursing personnel. Location of Work: Statewide--health care facilities; correctional facilities. Job Distinctions: Differs from Practical Nurse--Licensed, 2 by the absence of journeyman level assignments and independent performance of duties. Examples of Work Provide Nursing Services within the scope of LPN Licensure, as supervised by RN, to adult clients at Lake Charles Behavioral Health Clinic in collaboration with psychiatrist/prescriber and primary care clinician, staffing cases as necessary. Services include but are not limited to; complete Nursing/Medical Intake/Follow Up; carry out physician orders, Communicate significant observations to treating physician/prescribing provider, Report adverse reactions and side effects to the treating physician/prescribing provider, conduct urine drug screens, measure blood alcohol concentration (BAC), track and complete Episode Tabs as needed, make sure all consents are signed and sent to the appropriate place according to ImCal Policy, complete orders for lab work, EKGs and other paperwork for Telemedcine Providers, ensure all paperwork is scanned according to ImCal Policy, complete Genesight Tests ordered by the providers, staff each pt that arrives late with the provider and follow their orders appropriately, ensure providers have appropriate information and documents for Down Time situations, pregnancy tests, and TB tests, including appropriate follow-up, administering intramuscular injections, measuring vital signs and other pertinent measurements and documenting on Nurses Note; assisting RN with Annual Staff health Screens for TB testing; providing clients with lab orders as needed; providing Mental Health information to clients of IMCAL. Assisting RN's in the following: answering client messages/calls in a timely manner; calling out new prescriptions and refills as ordered, completing Prior Authorizations as needed; review labs and place in physician mailbox and/or notify physician if lab results warrant; relay client messages to prescriber as needed; answering prescriber ICANotes messages as needed; Guide patients through clinic transitions; Document information regarding patient care and behavior; Coordinate care for high acuity patients, aftercares, PECs; Facilitate community & primary care referrals; As/when clinically appropriate, draft letters and/or complete forms for both ImHealthy Clinic and mental health medication management patients( recommend dismissal from jury duty, etc.) Some paperwork may be completed in a draft or “stem”fashion, for review and signature by the licensed provider; Facilitate discharges and draft discharge summaries for both ImHealthy and medication management patients; Prior authorization requests & denials for Lake Charles; Trains other medical assistants &/or psych techs Provide specialized HIV Prevention Health counseling and HIV Rapid Testing in accordance with CDC recommended guidelines; collect oral specimens; administer Rapid HIV Testing for Behavioral Health clients; assure appropriate documentation; conduct didactic lectures regarding HIV and prevention measures, including health and nutrition recommendations, TB, HIV, and other STD information; and make appropriate referrals for clients testing positive for HIV. Attend required trainings, meetings, and staffing as requested by Supervisor and as per IMCAL HSA Policy and Procedure; perform additional duties assigned by Supervisor necessary for effective and efficient LCBHC operations; attend required meetings/trainings as per policy and procedure and as requested by Supervisor to maintain all required competencies; maintain BCLS/CPR certification. Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough 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 https://info.groupbenefits.org/ Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx 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 (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\_Retirement\_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system + Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org), + Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others 01 Do you possess a temporary permit or license to practice PRACTICAL NURSING in Louisiana, OR a multi-state license issued by a Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC/eNLC) state? + Yes + No 02 If you answered 'YES' to the question above, please list the license TYPE, NUMBER, ORIGINAL ISSUE DATE, and EXPIRATION DATE. If you answered 'NO', enter N/A. Required Question Agency State of Louisiana Address For agency contact information, please refer to the supplemental information above. Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802 Phone (866) 783-5462 Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email