Registered Nurse 1-3

State of Louisiana • Jackson, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse works within the Nursing and/or SFF Departments at ELMHS in Jackson, Louisiana. ELMHS provides mental health evaluation, treatment, habilitation, and consultation for adults through inpatient interventions, jail-based evaluations, supervised group home and residential programs, forensic evaluation, care, custody, and aftercare. Intermediate and long-term psychiatric care are coordinated with Louisiana’s total system of care.

The selected candidate provides comprehensive direct patient care, develops and implements nursing care plans, administers medications, assists with examinations, and helps maintain a safe therapeutic environment. The role includes ensuring medication and infection-control compliance, responding to emergencies, monitoring patient safety, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and accurately documenting and communicating aspects of patient care. The position may be filled at the RN 1, RN 2, or RN 3 level based on experience. The appointment may be probational or promotional, and the schedule may be days or nights.

Requirements

• Possess a current Louisiana Registered Nurse license, a temporary permit, or a multi-state license issued by a Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC/eNLC) state to practice as a registered nurse.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and develop a nursing plan of care for patients on the assigned unit.
• Assist physicians with patient examinations and record patient data according to policy and procedure.
• Prepare and administer medications according to physician orders for medical and psychiatric reasons.
• Assist other professional personnel in developing and maintaining a therapeutic environment and improving patient care.
• Review medications and supplies stored in the medicine room for expiration dates.
• Count and document controlled drugs with the incoming shift and account for their use during the shift.
• Disinfect and clean surfaces and equipment in the medicine room and examination room to meet infection-control standards.
• Initiate or respond to hospital codes and provide nursing assistance appropriate to code situations.
• Assist with or conduct staff-led patient care groups.
• Monitor patient accountability sheets and make unit rounds every two hours to ensure patient observation is maintained according to policy and procedure.
• Communicate verbally and in writing with pharmacy and central supply personnel.
• Maintain open, accurate communication with department personnel.
• Report incidents, accidents, or injuries to the supervisor and document them on appropriate forms.
• Immediately report patient abuse or neglect and ensure patient safety.

Benefits

• Facility longevity premium starting at $2.00 per hour physically worked.
• Recruitment/retention premium of $10.00 per hour physically worked.
• Recruitment/retention premium of $2.00 per hour physically worked.
• Shift differentials, with rates varying based on shift time, day of the week, and holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed