Registered Nurse 1-3

Shreveport, LA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 4177 - 7518

Posted on: 11 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About this Job

The mission of the Louisiana Department of Health is to protect and promote health and to ensure access to medical preventive and rehabilitative services for all residents of the State of Louisiana.

Learn more about Louisiana Department of Health

Join the Louisiana Office of Public Health as a Registered Nurse 3 and make a direct impact on the health of communities in Caddo Parish and across the this lead nurse role youll manage a full public health caseload support multiple programs and collaborate with a dedicated healthcare team to deliver essential services.

This dynamic position includes fieldwork investigations and statewide engagementoffering variety leadership opportunity and meaningful service. If youre ready to advance public health and practice at the top of your license we encourage you to apply.

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a current Louisiana Registered Nurse license or a temporary permit or multi-state license issued by a Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC/eNLC) state to practice as a registered nurse.

Job Specification

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

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

Provides comprehensive nursing care using the nursing process for programs such as Reproductive Health WIC Tuberculosis and Immunizations.
Performs nursing assessments obtains patient histories conducts examinations and administers treatment according to standing orders.
Conducts laboratory tests prepares specimens for analysis reviews results and initiates clinical follow-up and case management.
Assists Nurse Practitioners in medical clinics and accurately documents patient care and clinical data using electronic health records and program databases.
Monitors and manages TB patients including home visits directly observed therapy symptom review and testing.
Provides patient education counseling disease prevention guidance and immunization services across all programs and clinics.
Participates in program coordination quality assurance activities disaster preparedness training and public education on emergency response and natural disasters.

Position-Specific Details:

Location: Office of Public Health / Region 7-BRCO/ Caddo Parish

Appointment Type:This position may be filled as aProbationary or a Promotional appointment

Cost Center:

Position Number(s):55913

Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Registered Nurse 1 2 or 3 determined by the qualifications of the candidate selected. This position provides the opportunity to advance within this job series.

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is 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.

* Information to support your eligibility for the position 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. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

Paul Tran

LA Department of Health (LDH)

Division of Human Resources

PO Box 4818

Baton Rouge LA 70821

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LDH supports Louisianas commitment to being a State as a Model Employer (SAME) by promoting the recruitment hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities.

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Required Experience:

About this Job The mission of the Louisiana Department of Health is to protect and promote health and to ensure access to medical preventive and rehabilitative services for all residents of the State of Louisiana.Learn more about Louisiana Department of HealthJoin the Louisiana Office of Public Heal...