RN - Manager

About This JobThe 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 LouisianaDivision: Within the Nursing Department at ELMHS Located in Jackson, LAELMHS is looking for a driven and detail oriented individual to join the Nursing Department as an RN-Manager.

Minimum QualificationsPossession of a current Louisiana Registered Nurse license or a temporary permit or multi-state license issued by a Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC/eNLC) state to practice as a registered nurse plus one of the following: Four years of experience as a licensed registered nurse; ORA bachelor's degree in nursing plus three years of experience as a licensed registered nurse; ORA master's degree in nursing or public health plus three years of experience as a licensed registered nurse; ORA doctorate in nursing or public health plus two years of experience as a licensed registered nurse.

Job SpecificationThe official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here. Job Duties: Job Duties and Other InformationIn This Role, You Will: Plan, manage and direct total nursing services of a multi-service patient area on a 24 hour basis and coordinate patient and nursing activities with other departments and disciplines. Provide direct administrative supervision, support and consultation to RN Supervisors on two teams and indirect supervision, support, consultation and counseling for lower nursing subordinates on assigned teams.

Make regular and frequent nursing/supervisory rounds, monitor treatment performance/patient care and record documentation to assure compliance with defined standards. Provide input into professional and non-professional staffing requirements for assigned units; have line authority and supervisory responsibility for all nursing functions (multi-ward and multi-teams) including staff/scheduling of nursing resources, approval of leave requests, monitoring staffing assignments for assigned teams to assure adequate and safe nursing coverage. Serve as a professional role model for peers/subordinates.

Serve on nursing councils with responsibility for policy/procedure development; identification and resolution of ethical, legal and patient care issues; identification of performance improvement issues and assist with the development of action plans when so assigned. Assist in resolution of patient and employee complaints, aid in active resolution of conflicts and problem issues. Coordinate the development and implementation of unit performance improvement plans, participate in department performance improvement plans.

Interpret standards of care and policies/procedures defined by Nursing Department, ELMHS, LDH, OBH, and Civil Service to subordinate, reviews and revise unit policies in accordance with Nursing and Hospital policies and procedures, accreditation requirements and standards of practice; assure adherence to same, counsels with subordinates, provides documentation for policy/procedure violations. Develop performance plan with subordinates, monitor performance and work products, provide coaching and training as needed; assist employees with identifying educational needs and adjusts work schedules as neededAct as liaison with families, other facilities and law enforcement agencies concerning patient's admissions, discharges, and transfers.

Participate in System/Committee meetings as required and /or assigned by Nursing Administration. Review and submit requests to RN Director of Nursing A for approval of supplies/equipment to ensure proper expenditure of hospital resources and monitor use and care of same to provide ongoing fiscal accountability of assigned area. Maintain current and unencumbered motor vehicle license. Position-Specific Details: Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or DetailCompensation: This position has an SER of $44. 79 an hour or $3583. 20 bi-weekly This position is eligible for the following premium pays (Per Hour Physically Worked): Facility Longevity – Starting at $2. 00Recruitment/Retention - $10. 00Recruitment/Retention – $2.

00This position is eligible for the following Shift differentials2ndShift – $4. 503rdShift - $5. 00Weekend Shift - $2. 50Weekend 2nd Shift - $6. 00Weekend 3rdShift - $7. 00Holiday Shift - $3. 50Holiday 2ndShift - $7. 00Holiday 3rdShift - $ 8. 00Weekend Holiday Shift - $4. 50Weekend Holiday 2ndShift - $7. 50Weekend Holiday 3rdShift - $ 8. 00Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. 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: Leigh MooreELMHS HRELMHS-HR@LA. GOV225-634-0680Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a State Employee, You Will Earn Competitive Pay, Choose From a Variety Of Benefits, And Have Access To a Great Professional Development Program: Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https: //info. groupbenefits. org/Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leaveMore information can be found at https: //www. civilservice. louisiana. gov/Parental-Leave/Default. aspxHolidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: New Year's Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Mardi Gras, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the GovernorState employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase. Retirement – State Of Louisiana Employees Are Eligible To Participate In Various Retirement Systems (based On The Type Of Appointment And Agency For Which An Employee Works). These Retirement Systems Provide Retirement Allowances And Other Benefits For State Officers And Employees And Their Beneficiaries. State Retirement Systems May Include (but Are Not Limited To): Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www. lasersonline. org).

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03Are you a current, permanent employee at Eastern Louisiana Mental Health System?YesNo04Do you possess a current Louisiana Registered Nurse license or a temporary permit or multi-state license issued by a Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC/eNLC) state to practice as a registered nurse?YesNo05If you answered 'YES' to the question above, please list the license TYPE, NUMBER, ORIGINAL ISSUE DATE and EXPIRATION DATE. If you answered no, enter N/A. Required Question