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PRACTICAL NURSE LICENSED 1 - 3


The mission of the Acadiana Area Human Services District is to improve the quality of life for the citizens of Acadiana who have behavioral health and/or intellectual/developmental disabilities.  


Interested in joining our team and helping to serve Acadiana with quality, compassionate care?   


We are seeking a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse to join our nursing department at the Acadiana Area Human Services District/ Dr. Joseph Henry Tyler, Jr Behavioral Health Outpatient Clinic in Lafayette, LA. If you're a compassionate, organized, and team-oriented nursing professional ready to make a meaningful impact in a supportive environment, we encourage you to apply!


Requirements

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.

Qualifications

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties:


  • Provides specialized nursing treatment and care to behavioral health outpatient individuals in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act, AAHSD policies and procedures, State Civil Service, LDH (as applicable), licensing standards, CCBHC guidelines and criteria and CARE accreditation standards.
  • Performs individualized direct care/care management to individuals that requires training and competence as well as good clinical judgment necessary to assess, plan, and implement appropriate nursing interventions as needed. 

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional

Work Schedule:  8 hours a day, Monday through Friday 

Location: Tyler Behavioral Health Clinic in Lafayette, LA

Career Progression Group: This position participates in a Career Progression Group (CPG) and may be filled as a Practical Nurse Licensed 1, 2 or 3.  The level at which the vacancy is filled will be determined by the qualifications of the candidate selected.  This position provides the opportunity to advance within this job series.

 

The actual starting salary depends on the education and experience of the selected applicant.

Please click on the below links to learn more about each job level:

PRACTICAL NURSE--LICENSED, 1

PRACTICAL NURSE--LICENSED, 2
PRACTICAL NURSE--LICENSED, 3

This incumbent is required to possess and maintain the necessary licensure relevant to the assigned CPG level.


How to apply:

No Civil Service test score or assessment 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.


If you are selected for this position and indicate that you have a degree, you will be required to submit an official transcript.


There is no guarantee that everyone who applies to this posting will be interviewed.  The hiring supervisor/manager has 90 days from the closing date of the announcement to make a hiring decision. 


Specific information about this job will be provided to you in the interview process, should you be selected.


Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Jennifer Sonnier, Human Resources Analyst

Jennifer.Sonnier@la.gov

AAHSD-Human Resources

302 Dulles Drive

Lafayette, LA  70506 


Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

Date Posted
05/15/2026
Job Reference
AAHSD/JRS/0543
Organization
LDH-Acadiana Area Human Services District
Location
Lafayette, LA 70802
Category
Nursing
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