LPN 1-3

Salary

$3, $5,009.00 Monthly

Location

Pineville, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

CLSH

Department

LDH-Office of Behavioral Health

Opening Date

01/12/2026

Closing Date

1/22/2026 11:59 PM Central

CLSH MISSION: Strive to provide quality, person-centered care with focus on recovery and resiliency in a safe and secure environment.

CLSH VISION: Strive to be the best public psychiatric hospital possible

CLSH VALUES "I CARE": Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence

Central Louisiana State Hospital located in Pineville, Louisiana is seeking applicants for vacant positions in our Nursing Department as a Licensed Practical Nurse 1-3 who provides basic nursing care to assigned patients/clients in stable conditions and in predictable situations in accordance with the Professional Nurses Practice Act.

The Licensed Practical Nurse 1-3 plays a vital role for the Louisiana Department of Health in the Behavioral Health community by utilizing CLSH's values and mission to deliver quality and effective care to our patients. The hospital is highly committed to cooperative work with other state agencies and with the state and regional mental health program to insure the integration and coordination of hospital-community services into a comprehensive system of mental health care.

Possession of a current Louisiana Practical Nurse license, a temporary permit, or a multi-state license issued by a Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC/eNLC) state.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties:

EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.

• Verifies, prepares, and administers oral and parenteral medications as prescribed by the physician and documents procedure. Applies dressings, topical ointments, and other treatments as ordered by physician.
• Documents procedures and maintains accountability of medications through prescribed documented accounts.
• Carries out physician orders providing they do not require specialized nursing medications.
• Check emergency trays and oxygen equipment and refrigerator thermometers.
• Documents provision of nursing care and assists with maintenance of patient/client records in accordance with standards.
• Maintain a clean and safe medication room.
• Participate in monthly medication review, PME audit, and weekly medical reviews

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, WAE, or Job Appointment

Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Licensed Practical Nurse 1, 2, or 3 depending on experience.

Work Schedule: Rotating Shifts Depending on Team

Compensation: This position has a SER (Special Entrance Rate) of $1,558.40 Bi-Weekly for an LPN 1, $ for an LPN 2, and $ for an LPN 3. Position is eligible for Premium Pay of $10.00 per hour and Longevity Pay starting at $2.00 per hour.

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:

Brandon Luneau

Central Louisiana State Hospital

Human Resources Office

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