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    Psychiatric Aid Supervisor 1 - Jackson, United States - State of Louisiana

    State of Louisiana
    State of Louisiana Jackson, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Description
    Supplemental Information


    The Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs is an Equal Opportunity Employer and State as a Model Employer (SAME) to promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace.


    The mission of the Louisiana Veterans Homes is to primarily serve the Veterans' population of Louisiana through the provision of medical, restorative, and rehabilitative services in an atmosphere of respect and compassion.

    The primary objective of home is to provide quality nursing care to eligible veterans with the ultimate goal of returning the veterans to the highest possible levels of physical and mental capacity.

    This position has a special entrance rate of $14.89/hour with an additionalpremium pay of $2.00 per hour worked.


    SHIFT DIFFERENTIALS (per HOUR physically worked):


    SHIFT
    Weekdays

    Weekends

    Holidays

    Weekend Holidays

    1ST

    $2.50

    $2.50

    $2.50

    2ND

    $2.50

    $3.00

    $3.00

    $3.00

    3RD

    $2.50

    $ 3.00

    $ 3.00

    $3.00

    Failure to list all experience on your application may result in a lower classification and/or disqualification. Also, failure to indicate your nursing assistant certification information may also result in a failed application.


    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 andnot the maximum amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.

    All candidates for hire must undergo a drug screen 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.


    • Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

    For further information about this vacancy contact:
    Louisiana War Veterans' Home


    Attn:
    AdrainneBergeron, Human Resource

    Adrainne.

    GOV
    Qualifications


    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:


    Three years of experience in psychiatric patient care or in providing care, guidance or training to the developmentally disabled, physically disabled or chemically dependent.


    SUBSTITUTIONS:


    College training with at least six semester hours per year in one or a combination of education, psychology, counseling, social work, sociology, child guidance, or nursing will substitute for the required experience on the basis of thirty semester hours for one year of experience.


    A Mental Health Aide Diploma from a vocational technical college with an approved curriculum from the Louisiana State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education will substitute for six months of the required experience.


    NOTE:
    Most vacancies will be filled by promotion. Completion of an in-service training program administered by the department may be required.

    Job Concepts


    Function of Work:
    To perform highly responsible non-professional nursing support work, which involves supervising lower-level paraprofessional healthcare staff.


    Level of Work:
    Supervisor.


    Supervision Received:
    General from a Psychiatric Aide Supervisor 2 and/or from other healthcare personnel.


    Supervision Exercised:
    Direct over lower-level paraprofessional healthcare staff.


    Location of Work:
    State health care facilities and rehabilitation centers.


    Job Distinctions:
    Differs from the Psychiatric Aide 3 by the presence of supervisory responsibilities.

    Differs from the Psychiatric Aide Supervisor 2 by the absence of supervisory responsibilities over several wards. Psychiatric Aide Supervisor 1 positions serve as first-line supervisors.

    Examples of Work

    Supervises lower-level paraprofessional healthcare staff providing therapeutic and environmental care of patients on a ward during an assigned shift.

    Gives report at change of shift.

    Assigns and performs routine nursing duties such as taking vital signs, assisting with treatments, diabetic urine tests, etc.


    Assigns duties and maintains a safe and sanitary environment for patients; assists in cleaning physical surroundings, furnishings, and equipment in patient care area.


    Documents on patient's chart pertinent behavior, or incidents (accidents or injuries) or any complaints made by patients, and reports such to supervisor.

    Assists in patient management utilizing therapeutic intervention techniques; restrains hostile and physically violent patients when necessary.

    Makes rounds to check patient's presence and checks for compliance with safety, sanitation, and therapeutic environment.

    Interacts with patients as a therapeutic function.

    Reports condition of patients to appropriate professional personnel.

    Conducts groups in therapeutic activities such as reality orientation and re-motivation.


    Maintains awareness of patients' whereabouts at all times, reports appropriately, and assists in the search and return of eloped patients.


    Provides constant visual and intensive care for extremely suicidal, combative, or disturbed patients to assure safety and well being of the patients; documents appropriately.

    Orients patients to environment and reviews patients' rights; is responsible for admission, transfer, and discharge procedures.

    Maintains specific forms as required by the facility.

    Assist in emergency situations.

    Performs duties of any lower level psychiatric aide as necessary.


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