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Psychiatric Aide 1-2 (Days)
Central Louisiana State Hospital, located in Pineville, Louisiana is seeking applicants for a vacant position in our Nursing Department as a Psychiatric Aide 1-2 (Days) who assists to create and maintain a therapeutic environment for mentally ill and/or substance abuse patients which includes performing routine nursing duties such as taking vital signs, weighing patients, and tending to patient needs. Psychiatric Aides play a vital role for the Louisiana Department of Health in the Behavioral Health community by utilizing CLSH's values and mission to deliver quality and effective care to our patients. The hospital is highly committed to cooperative work with other state agencies and with the state and regional mental health program to ensure the integration and coordination of hospital-community services into a comprehensive system of mental health care. Minimum Qualifications
No experience or training required. Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties: Maintains accountability of patients and awareness of patients' whereabouts at all times, reporting and documenting appropriately during assigned 12-hour shift. Assist in the management of aggressive behavior, utilizing therapeutic intervention techniques. Utilizes safety interventions to apply physical restraints. According to hospital policy, observes, provides care, reports, and documents patients' special precautions. Interacts with patients as a therapeutic function. Observes and reports the condition of patients to professional staff. Conducts and facilitates groups in therapeutic activities such as unit meetings and work or activity therapies. Supervises patients engaged in planned daily activities. In accordance with policy, communicates pertinent information regarding patients, employees, visitors, unit personnel, etc. to supervisors or other authorized persons. Participates in shift change reports and attends patient staffing conferences and treatment team meetings Performs routine nursing duties such as taking vital signs, weighing patients, collecting and labeling urine and lab specimens or drug screens. Documents on patients' charts concerning behavioral observations, vital signs, symptoms, accidents, injuries, etc. Assists or performs all other paraprofessional nursing duties for the provision of patient care. Position-Specific Details: Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, Job Appointment, Demotion, Transfer, or WAE Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Psychiatric Aide 1 or 2. Compensation: This position has a Special Entrance Rate of $972.00 bi-weekly for a Psychiatric Aide 1 and $1040.00 bi-weekly for a Psychiatric Aide 2. Position is eligible for premium pay of $1.50 per hour and Longevity pay starting at $1.00 per hour. Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
Central Louisiana State Hospital, located in Pineville, Louisiana is seeking applicants for a vacant position in our Nursing Department as a Psychiatric Aide 1-2 (Days) who assists to create and maintain a therapeutic environment for mentally ill and/or substance abuse patients which includes performing routine nursing duties such as taking vital signs, weighing patients, and tending to patient needs. Psychiatric Aides play a vital role for the Louisiana Department of Health in the Behavioral Health community by utilizing CLSH's values and mission to deliver quality and effective care to our patients. The hospital is highly committed to cooperative work with other state agencies and with the state and regional mental health program to ensure the integration and coordination of hospital-community services into a comprehensive system of mental health care. Minimum Qualifications
No experience or training required. Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties: Maintains accountability of patients and awareness of patients' whereabouts at all times, reporting and documenting appropriately during assigned 12-hour shift. Assist in the management of aggressive behavior, utilizing therapeutic intervention techniques. Utilizes safety interventions to apply physical restraints. According to hospital policy, observes, provides care, reports, and documents patients' special precautions. Interacts with patients as a therapeutic function. Observes and reports the condition of patients to professional staff. Conducts and facilitates groups in therapeutic activities such as unit meetings and work or activity therapies. Supervises patients engaged in planned daily activities. In accordance with policy, communicates pertinent information regarding patients, employees, visitors, unit personnel, etc. to supervisors or other authorized persons. Participates in shift change reports and attends patient staffing conferences and treatment team meetings Performs routine nursing duties such as taking vital signs, weighing patients, collecting and labeling urine and lab specimens or drug screens. Documents on patients' charts concerning behavioral observations, vital signs, symptoms, accidents, injuries, etc. Assists or performs all other paraprofessional nursing duties for the provision of patient care. Position-Specific Details: Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, Job Appointment, Demotion, Transfer, or WAE Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Psychiatric Aide 1 or 2. Compensation: This position has a Special Entrance Rate of $972.00 bi-weekly for a Psychiatric Aide 1 and $1040.00 bi-weekly for a Psychiatric Aide 2. Position is eligible for premium pay of $1.50 per hour and Longevity pay starting at $1.00 per hour. Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.