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Practical Nurse--Licensed, 3


NORTHEAST DELTA HUMAN SERVICES AUTHORITY MISSION:
Serve as a catalyst for individuals with mental health, developmental disabilities, and addictive disorders to help them realize their full human potential by offering quality, excellent care with greater accessibility.

Northeast Delta Human Services Authority is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Reaching Independence through Supoort and Education (R.I.S.E.) team serving pregnant women in recovery from substance use disorders and their dependent children. This rewarding position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by providing quality nursing care, supporting maternal and child health, and contributing to a safe, therapeutic environment that promotes healing and long-term recovery.  The incumbent receives supervision from the Behavioral Health Inpatient Facility Manager, and follows established standards of the nursing profession.

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 plus two years of experience as a licensed practical nurse.

Qualifications

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties:
  • Reviews and prepares charts for medication management with necessary paperwork to include AIM, informed consent for meds, forms for lab monitoring, reassessment forms, and psychiatric update forms. Provide direct nursing care to patients undergoing detoxification, residential treatment, and recovery services. 
  • Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and nursing standards. Maintain accurate and timely medical records and documentation in the electronic health record (EHR)
  • Monitor and document patient vital signs, withdrawal symptoms, mental status, and overall condition. Observe patients for signs of medical or psychiatric emergencies and promptly report changes in condition.
  • Maintain appropriate licensing and certifications, providing yearly verification. Perform other duties as assigned to assure the smooth operation of the organization.
  • Adhere to all LDH, NEDHSA, Civil Service, and professional standards, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.  
  • Participate in in-service training for staff and complete required training. Participate in behavioral health outreach initiatives.  
  • Observes clients to assess total health/clinic response to medications and interview clients individually during med management clinics to include:  screening for present mental illness, vital signs (b/p, pulse, respirations, temperature), and BMI calculations (weight, and height).
  •  Conduct AIMS assessments, provide crisis intervention, med education, monitoring, administration (if needed), and med management for adults with mental illness. 
  • Initiate treatment plans and schedule reassessments for med track clients, schedule initial and follow-up med management appointments for all clients, and adhere to UM guidelines.
  • Contact local pharmacies for clients, initiate and complete prior authorizations, diagnosis codes, and overrides for medications.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type:   Probational, Promotional, Demotion, Lateral Transfer, or Detail to Special Duty

Location: Reaching Independence through Support and Education (R.I.S.E.) 
Compensation: NEDHSA is a designated approved National Health Service Corps (NHSC) site. Clinicians who work at NHSC-approved sites are eligible to apply to the NHSC Loan Repayment Program to pay off student loans.
  • 2-year Full-Time Clinical Practice: NHSC will pay up to $50,000* for an initial 2 years of full-time clinical practice to clinicians.
(Full-time clinical practice is defined as no less than 40 hours per week, for a minimum of 45 weeks per year.)

How 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:

Ms. Janesia Raybon, MPA
Human Resources Director
Northeast Delta Human Services Authority
2513 Ferrand Street 
Monroe, LA  71201
318-362-4237 (office)

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

Date Posted
06/29/2026
Job Reference
NEDHSA-222467-LPN3-062626-SH
Organization
LDH-Northeast Delta Human Services Authority
Location
Monroe, LA 70802
Category
Nursing
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