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These functions are performed as allowed under the State of Louisiana Nurse Practice Act. </span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">They are expected to have a valid Louisiana Nursing license and DEA number.  They must, on an annual basis, obtain the necessary continuing education credits to maintain their license in good standing.  Must maintain certification in Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:</span></span></p>\n<ol>\n<li><br><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Graduation from an accredited school of nursing or a nurse practitioner program recognized by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Current Registered Nurse &amp; APRN licensure in the State of Louisiana in the specialty of Mental Health or Psychiatry.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Current BLS Certification</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Current CDS license through the Louisiana State Board of Pharmacy</span><br></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Current and valid license through the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Ability to relate with effectiveness to employees of the Health Center.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Critical thinking skills and an ability to work through processes in an objective manner.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Sufficient experience to carry out the duties of this position.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Knowledge of Health Center Practice management and EMR platforms.</span></li>\n</ol>\n<ol></ol>\n<ol></ol>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:</span></span></p>\n<ol>\n<li><br><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Obtains complete medical history from patient, and/or family, and /or previous medical record, etc.</span></li>\n<li><br><span style=\"color: #2d2d2d; 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Maintains close coordination with all departments to ensure continuity and collaboration of services.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Participates in management, medical staff and clinical leaders in the facility’s decision-making process.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Plans and recommends to CHO-Health Services Director new facilities or equipment or modifications thereto needed to provide patient care.</span></li>\n</ol>\n<ol></ol>\n<ol></ol>\n<ol></ol>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">MISSION AND CUSTOMER SERVICE:</span></span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<ol>\n<li><br><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Demonstrate the Mission and acts in ways that advance the best interest of the customers entrusted to our care. Positively represents SWLA Center for Health Services (SWLA) in the workplace and the community. </span></li>\n<li><br><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Present a professional image: apparel and appearance are appropriate according to SWLA department dress code.</span></li>\n<li><br><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Demonstrate effective communication and listens attentively to the customer and promptly acts upon requests with consideration for patient privacy. Keep the customer informed about their care and treatment in a comfortable atmosphere.</span></li>\n<li><br><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Respect the gifts and talents (the diversity that co-workers bring to their jobs) of each other. 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