Posting number: ELMHS8.3.26NA
Department: LDH-Office of Behavioral Health
Job classification: NURSING UNIT AIDE
Posting type: Open & Promotional
Categories: Mental Health
SummaryDivision: Within the Nursing or SFF Department at ELMHS Located in Jackson, LA but may be used to fill a vacancy within another department
The Mission of ELMHS is to provide mental health evaluation, treatment, habilitation and consultation for adults. Programs include inpatient interventions, jail based evaluations, supervised group home and residential programs, forensic evaluation, care, custody, and aftercare; intermediate and long term psychiatric are in coordination with the total system of care in Louisiana
ELMHS is looking for a motivated, detail-oriented, and positive individual to join our team as a Nursing Unit Aide, Nursing Assistant 1 or Nursing Assistant 2! The selected candidate will provide direct patient care by assisting with daily living activities, supporting nursing staff, maintaining a safe therapeutic environment, monitoring and documenting patient status, facilitating therapeutic activities, and ensuring patient safety during on- and off-campus activities.
Examples of dutiesNo experience or training required.NOTE:
Positions at facilities receiving certain Medicaid or Medicare funds require that applicants possess a current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate. Qualifications
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Supplemental informationJob Duties:
In this role, you will:
- Assist Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) with non-professional nursing duties.
- Attend shift report and accepts patient care assignments for the assigned shift.
- Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment and provides care appropriate to the patient's stage of growth and development.
- Ensure patient safety by identifying and reporting potential or actual safety hazards. Escorts patients to campus activities and off-grounds appointments while maintaining the assigned level of observation and accountability.
- Document patient location in accordance with facility policy.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living including personal hygiene, grooming, dressing, feeding, mobility, personal clothing care, and daily household chores.
Conduct therapeutic patient groups under the direction of licensed nursing staff and documents patient participation.
Observe, monitor, and document patients' physical condition, behavior, and responses to care, reporting significant changes promptly to licensed nursing staff.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional
Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Nursing Unit Aide. Nursing Assistant 1, or Nursing Assistant 2 based on experience
Work Schedule: Days or Nights
This position may be used to fill any Nursing Unit Aide, Nursing Assistant 1, or Nursing Assistant 2 position at ELMHSHow 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:
Leigh Moore
ELMHS HR
ELMHS-HR@LA.GOV
225-634-0680
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