Registered Nurse 2 (WAE/PRN)

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. The primary objective of the home is to provide quality nursing care to eligible veterans, with the ultimate goal of returning them to the highest possible levels of physical and mental capacity. We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse to provide first-line supervision of nursing services in either a clinical, educational, or programmatic setting at a Louisiana War Veterans Home—a large, complex, 156-bed, 24-hour health care facility. 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 plus one of the following:

One year of experience as a licensed registered nurse; OR

A bachelor's degree in nursing; OR

A master's degree in nursing or public health. The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.Job Duties: As a Registered Nurse 2, you will perform professional nurse duties that may include administration of blood and blood components, I.V. medications, parenteral nutrition, central line therapy, etc., under the close supervision of a registered nurse of a higher level.

In this role, you will also:

• Receive physicians' instructions regarding patient care and ensure that orders are transmitted to other units as needed.
• Make regular patient rounds to observe and assess patients' physical conditions and behaviors, evaluate the quality of care provided, and ensure proper documentation of treatment and nursing observations.
• Administer oral and intramuscular medications, begin intravenous therapies, and perform medical tests as needed in the absence of subordinate professional staff.
• Provide specialized nursing care, i.e., ventilative care, special equipment, triage, or multiple system failures, etc.
• Admit patients or receive patients following admission by conducting a Nursing Assessment and Initial Treatment Plan.

Position-Specific Details: Appointment Type: Job Appointment/ WAE (PRN) Location: This position is located in the Nursing Department of the Northeast LA Veterans Home in Monroe, Louisiana. Work Schedule: WAE employees are only allowed to work 1245 hours within a twelve-month period and are not eligible for or entitled to state benefits, leave earning, and paid holidays. Compensation: This position offers hourly premium pay and shift differentials, with additional rates based on the shift worked per applicable pay policies.

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 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: Talyah Lewis Human Resources Supervisor [email protected] Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.