State of Louisiana is hiring : Registered Nurse Supervisor A in Monroe

The mission of the Louisiana Veterans Homes is to primarily serve the Veterans' population of Louisiana through the provision of medical, restorative, and rehabilitative services in an atmosphere of respect and compassion.\nThe primary objective of the home is to provide quality nursing care to eligible veterans with the ultimate goal of returning the veterans to the highest possible levels of physical and mental capacity.\nWe are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse Supervisor to provide first-line supervision of nursing services in either a clinical, educational, or programmatic setting.\nPossession 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 : Three years of experience as a licensed registered nurse; OR A bachelor's degree in nursing plus two years of experience as a licensed registered nurse; OR A master's degree in nursing or public health plus two years of experience as a licensed registered nurse; OR A doctorate in nursing or public health plus one year of experience as a licensed registered nurse.\nThe official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.Job Duties : As a Registered Nurse Supervisor A, you will supervise activities of clinics to ensure that patients receive needed services, program requirements are maintained, and appropriate follow-up appointments or treatment are provided.\nIn this role, you will also : \n

• Serve as charge nurse, overseeing patient care and unit staffing.\n
• Supervise and direct nursing staff to ensure quality patient care and adherence to established standards.\n
• Communicate and implement physicians' orders and coordinate care across units.\n
• Monitor patient conditions through regular rounds and ensure accurate documentation.\n
• Review and oversee nursing care plans, treatments, and therapies.\n
• Administer medications, perform procedures, and provide specialized nursing care as needed.\n
• Support staff development through training, orientation, and in-service education.\n
• Participate in quality assurance, policy development, and research initiatives.\nPosition-Specific Details : \nLocation : Nursing Department of the Northeast LA Veterans Home in Monroe, Louisiana.\nAppointment Type : Probational or Job Appointment Work\nSchedule : Night Shift (10 : 45p - 7 : 15a)
• Work may involve shift work.\nCompensation : The Special Entrance Rate for this position is $33.91 (base pay). This position offers hourly premium pay and shift differentials, with additional rates based on the shift worked per applicable pay policies.\nHow To Apply : No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.\nTo 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.\nApplicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process.\nFurther 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.\nApplications may be rejected if incomplete.\nContact Information : For further information about this vacancy, contact : Jamaile Burton Human Resources Analyst Jamaile.Burton@la.gov Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.