MDS LPN 1, 2, 3Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/4639508) ApplyMDS LPN 1, 2, 3SalaryDepends on QualificationsLocation Jackson, LAJob TypeClassifiedJob NumberVILLAJJ20240829DepartmentLDH-Office of Aging & Adult ServicesOpening Date08/29/2024Closing Date9/4/2024 11:59 PM Central
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Supplemental InformationThis vacancy is located in theNursing DepartmentofLDH/OAAS/VILLA FELICIANA MEDICAL COMPLEX, Jackson, Louisiana. This position may be filled by a probation or Promotion of a permanent state employee. This position serves as aLPNMDS NURSEfor Nursing Services Department at Villa Feliciana Medical Complex, an acute and long-term care hospital whose mission is to operate health care programs, which provide medical care and treatment for residents with acute, subacute, and chronic illnesses and/or disabilities resulting from trauma or genetic defects.Under the close supervision and review of a Registered Nurse, the incumbent of this position coordinates facility wide programs, which will include but not be limited to MDS Coordinator, Interdisciplinary Staffing Team & LTC training program.The duties of this position are as follows:Responsible for assessing new admissions, completing assessments (Minimum Data Set) and developing a care plan according to the Resident Assessment Protocol Summary that are individualized for the resident.Responsible for providing a comprehensive assessment (Minimum Data Set) to approximately 80 residents assigned on an annual basis and for any assessed significant changes in the resident's condition.Responsible for coding disease diagnoses identified by the physician in the Minimum Data Set (MDS) on admission, annually and for any significant changes in condition.Responsible for providing a quarterly review on all residents assigned, including new diagnosis and diagnosis codes occurring in the quarter.Develop care plans on all residents on the buildings on an annual basis, as the resident’s condition changes, and update these on a quarterly basis to ensure that treatments and therapies are being carried out.Responsible for compiling discharge tracking and re-entry computer assessments and for maintaining an accurate schedule of assessments and staffing.Responsible for coordinating information from all members of the Treatment Team to formulate the assessments and care plans.Ensure that the Treatment Team is aware of any changes needed in the assessment, care planning or staffing process and coordinating the accuracy and completeness of the MDS.Acts as leader of interdisciplinary team, conducts and documents staffing on all residents on a quarterly basis and as their condition changes.Acting as a patient advocate during staffing to ensure that all of the patient's concerns and requests are addressed.Participate and document special staffing on residents as requested by physician, administration, treatment team, direct care staff or family of the resident.Assist with discharge planning for the patient and follow-up on any readmission for any changes in care.Responsible for providing staff nurses with an awareness of documentation requirements to assure accuracy of MDS for maintaining clinical validation.Responsible for providing in-service training on LTC computer program to all newly hired staff and continuing training as needed to all staff as LTC program changes.Assists with writing/revising policies and procedures related to MDS assessments, LTC program and Staffing requirements.As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Practical Nurse License 1, Practical Nurse License 2, or Practical Nurse License 3 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicants(s). Please refer to the 'Job Specifications' tab located at the top of the LA Careers "Current Job Opportunities' page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.Special Entrance Rate (SER) of Pay based on years of experience as a licensed LPN.LPN 1 $1558.40 BIWEEKLY $19.48 PER HOURLPN 2 $1667.20 BIWEEKLY $20.84 PER HOUR LPN 3 $1784.00 BIWEEKLY $22.30 PER HOURThe salary may be higher depending on experience.This position offers additional pay: Scheduled Overtime, Longevity Pay, Work Incentive Pay and Shift Differential Pay.Benefits of working as a Licensed Practical Nurse at VFMC include flexible work hours, paid holidays, and paid time off. Please make sure to list ALL work experience on your application. Failure to list all experience on your application may result in a lower classification and/or disqualification. A Resume will not be accepted in lieu of work experience. An application may be considered incomplete if the work experience and education sections are not completed.This position is located inEast Feliciana Parish, Jackson, Louisiana. There is no guarantee that all applicants will be interviewed. The hiring manager has 90 days from the closing date of the announcement to make a hiring decision. Should you be selected for an interview, you will be notified by the contact information listed on your application. All candidates for hire must undergo drug screening and background check.No Civil Service test scoreis 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.For further information about this vacancy contact:OAAS/Villa Feliciana Medical ComplexJenny Johnson, Sara Barton, or Lacey Hurst, HR Dept.5002 LA Hwy 10Jackson, LA 70748Phone Number 225-634-4011Minimum QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Possession of a valid Louisiana license or temporary permit to practice practical nursing or a multi-state license issued by a Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC/eNLC) state.Job ConceptsFunction of Work:To provide basic nursing care to patients/clients in stable conditions and in predictable situations in accordance with the Professional Nurses Practice Act.Level of Work:Entry.Supervision Received:Close from a Registered Nurse or Practical Nurse of a higher level.Supervision Exercised:May exercise functional supervision over paraprofessional nursing personnel.Location of Work:Statewidehealth care facilities; correctional facilities.Job Distinctions:Differs from Practical NurseLicensed, 2 by the absence of journeyman level assignments and independent performance of duties.Examples of WorkImplements selective aspects of the nursing care plan, i.e., comfort, hygiene, safety measures, nutrition, etc. under progressively more generalized supervision from a Registered Nurse or Practical Nurse of a higher level.Observes patients for changes in physical and/or mental status or behavior and reports significant changes.Obtains specimens for laboratory testing as assigned.Takes vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.Administers medication and treatments in accordance with policies and procedures.Transcribes physicians' orders and records medication and patient's condition on patient's charts and other records.Receives and gives change of shift reports.Requests stock drugs, medications, and supplies as assigned.Administers CPR in emergency situations.Admits, transfers, and discharges patients.Gathers information about patient's past and current physical and mental status.May administer oral and parenteral medication as prescribed by the physician and documents procedure.Applies dressings, ointments, and other treatments as ordered and documents procedure.Assists physicians with routine examinations and treatments.Bathes, feeds, and makes patients comfortable.Performs individual and group health teaching as assigned.Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough 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 athttps://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). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/YourRetirementSystem.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system
Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
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Do you have a license or a temporary permit/license to practice practical nursing or a multi-state license issued by a Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC/Enlc) state?
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Please provide the issue date, expiration date, and the license number below. If no, please type N/A.
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Have you ever been disciplined for any acts of resident abuse or neglect attributed to you?
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Have you ever been aware of any acts of abuse or neglect and failed to report these acts?
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Have you completed all experience and education sections of the application? A Resume will not be accepted in lieu of work experience.
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Do you have any prior state service?
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Have you listed all previous state service on your application?
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Were you a permanent state employee?
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Have you selected East Feliciana Parish as a parish you are interested in working in?
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