Why work for CAHS?
Vision: CAHS excels at making lives better.-
Mission: To deliver caring and responsive services, leading to a better tomorrow.
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Philosophy: CAHS commits to the philosophy that all individuals are valuable members of the community. CAHS exists to help each person(s) served live productively in the location and environment of their choosing and abilities. CAHS staff work as a unified team to provide services and supports that help the person(s) served succeed in work, school, life, and other endeavors they pursue.
Are you passionate about helping others through their mental health and substance use challenges? Do you want to be part of a team that is empowering individuals to take control of their journey toward recovery?
As an RN at our facility, you will play a pivotal role in providing high-quality care and emotional support to patients in need. Working closely with a compassionate team of medical professionals, you'll help make a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve.
Key Responsibilities:
Administer medications and provide medical care
Maintain accurate patient records
Offer emotional support to patients and their families during recovery
We’re looking for dedicated and caring professionals ready to make a real difference. If you’re ready to help those in need and join a team committed to compassion and excellence, we want to hear from you!
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties:
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Conducts nursing assessments of patients by obtaining complete health histories.
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Provides results of assessment to the prescriber and brings attention to any significant variances.
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Prepares, administers and document PO and IM medications and treatments as ordered by the clinic prescriber.
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Refer clients to different programs and complete, arrange and document all results
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Maintain a log of patients routinely scheduled for injections.
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Responsible for picking up, checking client's orders for medication, transporting medication in lockbox to Satellite locations, as well as dispensing packaged medication to patients.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational or Job Appointment.
Work Schedule: 8 hours Monday - Friday.
Location: Capital Area Human Services District's Mobile/Satellite Clinic.
Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Registered Nurse 1, 2, 3 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s).
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The maximum salary for the Registered Nurse 3 is $105,456.
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Please refer to the “Job Specifications” tab located at the top of the LA Careers “Current Job Opportunities page” for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualification requirements and job concepts for each level.
Compensation: Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience
**Note regarding the advertised pay range: The advertised maximum amount listed is the maximum salary a person can make while in this title/level over their career, and not the maximum amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
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:
[email protected]
Capital Area Human Services District
12301 Coursey Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
