Registered Nurse 4

About This JobThe 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 HealthThis is a Registered Nurse 4 assigned to Iberia Parish Health Unit and St. Martin Parish Health Unit in the Region 4 Office of Public Health and works as a lead nurse over a programmatic service line in a large parish health unit.

Assists in the provision of public health nursing activities in any clinical settings, participates in parish level health unit operations and performs job duties as outlined and assigned. The RN 4 practices within the scope of practice designated by the Louisiana Nurse Practice Act (LRS 37: 911) and adheres to the policies, procedures, and standards of the Louisiana Department of Health / Office of Public Health. Minimum QualificationsPossession 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 plus one of the following:

Two years of experience as a licensed registered nurse; ORA bachelor's degree in nursing plus one year of experience as a licensed registered nurse; ORA master's degree in nursing or public health plus one year of experience as a licensed registered nurse; ORA doctorate in nursing or public health. Job SpecificationThe official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here. Job Duties: Job Duties and Other InformationServes as a lead nurse in the Iberia Parish health unit. Will be expected to provide staffing support to St.

Martin Parish Health Unit on a routine basis and travel to other Region 4 parish health units as needed at the request of the Nurse Supervisor A and/or the regional office leadership team. Establishes short and long-term goals and planning for any OPH program, implementing new nursing programs, supporting existing programs, and working to increase efficiency and positive health outcomes within the assigned parishes. Leads activities of specific clinics to ensure that patients receive needed services, program requirements are maintained and that appropriate follow up appointments or treatments are provided.

Assists the RN Supervisor A in the identification of community health status indicators. Assists the RN Supervisor A in the Performance, Planning, and Review of community health outcomes in the public health unit. Interprets laboratory results for appropriate intervention, treatment, and follow up according to established protocols. Utilizes the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation in the practice of professional nursing. Provides nursing care for all parish programs such as WIC, Immunizations, Tuberculosis, Sexually Transmitted Infections, and Genetics. Administers immunizations and other medication as appropriate, providing education on adverse reactions and care of reactions.

Enters data of vaccines administered in the state wide LINKS (computerized system). Administers direct observation therapy to tuberculosis patients and contacts. Attends seminars, workshops, staff meetings, in-service trainings and other continuing education programs as required in maintaining professional expertise and licensing requirements. The ideal candidate should be able to work in multiple electronic systems, data collection databases, and training platforms for ongoing public health needs, including the electronic medical record, LINKS, Moodle, RedCap, Starlims, Quest, LEO, and Outlook email. Position-Specific Details: Location: Office of Public Health / Region 4-BRCO / Iberia ParishAppointment Type:

Job appointment (temporary appointment that may last up to 48 months)Cost Center: 3262109004/9992800Position Number(s): 50630054LDH supports Louisiana’s commitment to being a State as a Model Employer (SAME) by promoting the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. How To ApplyNo 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: Casey HickmanCasey. Hickman@la.

govLA Department of Health (LDH)Division of Human ResourcesPO Box 4818Baton Rouge, LA 70821225-342-6477This organization participates in E-verify, and for more information on E-verify, please contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218. Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a State Employee, You Will Earn Competitive Pay, Choose From a Variety Of Benefits, And Have Access To a Great Professional Development Program: Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https: //info. groupbenefits. org/Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leaveMore information can be found at https: //www. civilservice. louisiana. gov/Parental-Leave/Default. aspxHolidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: New Year's Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Mardi Gras, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the GovernorState employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase. Retirement – State Of Louisiana Employees Are Eligible To Participate In Various Retirement Systems (based On The Type Of Appointment And Agency For Which An Employee Works). These Retirement Systems Provide Retirement Allowances And Other Benefits For State Officers And Employees And Their Beneficiaries. State Retirement Systems May Include (but Are Not Limited To): Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www. lasersonline. org).

LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www. trsl. org), Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www. lsers. net), among others01This position will be filled as a Job appointment only. Job appointments may last up to 48 months. Acknowledge by checking “Yes” that you understand this is a temporary position.

Yes02Do you possess 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?YesNo03If you answered 'YES' to the question above, please list the license TYPE, NUMBER, ORIGINAL ISSUE DATE, and EXPIRATION DATE. If you answered 'NO', enter N/A. ***NOTE***ORIGINAL issue date must be provided (NOT most recent renewal) as your experience will be credited from the date you put here when you attained your license. Required Question