Psychiatric Aide 1-2 (Nights)

Psychiatric Aides Central Louisiana State Hospital located in Pineville, Louisiana is seeking applicants for a vacant position in its Nursing Department as a Psychiatric Aide 1-2 who assists to create and maintain a therapeutic environment for mentally ill and/or substance abuse patients, including performing routine nursing duties such as taking vital signs, weighing patients, and tending to patient needs. No experience or training required. The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here. Job Duties Maintains accountability of patients and awareness of patients’ whereabouts at all times, reporting and documenting appropriately during assigned 12-hour shift. Assist in management of aggressive behavior, utilizing therapeutic intervention techniques. Utilizes safety interventions to apply physical restraints. Observes, provides care, reports and documents patients’ special precautions according to hospital policy. Interacts with patients as a therapeutic function. Observes and reports condition of patients to professional staff. Conducts and facilitates groups in therapeutic activities such as unit meetings and work or activity therapies. Supervises patients engaged in planned daily activities. Communicates pertinent information regarding patients, employees, visitors, unit personnel, etc. to supervisors or other authorized persons in accordance with policy. Participates in shift change report and attends patient staffing conferences and treatment team meetings. Performs routine nursing duties such as taking vital signs, weighing patients, collecting and labeling urine and lab specimens or drug screens. Documents on patients’ charts concerning behavioral observations, vital signs, symptoms, accidents, injuries, etc. Position‑Specific Details Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, Job Appointment, Demotion, Transfer, or WAE. Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Psychiatric Aide 1 or 2. Compensation: Special Entrance Rate of $972.00 bi‑weekly for a Psychiatric Aide 1 and $1,040.00 bi‑weekly for a Psychiatric Aide 2. Position is eligible for premium pay of $1.50 per hour and Longevity pay starting at $1.00 per hour. How to Apply No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. Contact Information Brandon Luneau Central Louisiana State Hospital brandon.luneau@la.gov #J-18808-Ljbffr