Registered Nurse 1, 2 or 3 Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/5075984) Apply  Registered Nurse 1, 2 or 3 Salary Depends on Qualifications Location Shreveport, LA Job Type Classified Job Number 212776 NLHSD RN1-3 SH 091025 Department LDH- Northwest Louisiana Human Services District Opening Date 09/11/2025 Closing Date 9/25/2025 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits + Questions About this Job nlhsd.org The Northwest Louisiana Human Services District's mission is t o increase public awareness of and to provide access for individuals with behavioral health and developmental disabilities to integrated community based services while promoting wellness, recovery, and independence through education and the choice of a broad range of programmatic and community resources. Our vision is the Northwest Louisiana Human Services District exists so that individuals with mental health, addictive disorders, and developmental disabilities residing in the parishes of Bienville, Bossier, Caddo, Claiborne, DeSoto, Natchitoches, Red River, Sabine and Webster are empowered, and self-determination is valued such that individuals live a satisfying, hopeful, and contributing life. We are looking for aRegistered Nurseto provide wellness, recovery, and relapse prevention-focused professional nursing services to children, adolescents, and adults with addictive, emotional, and mental disorders. 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 foundhere. Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties: + Provide medication management, medication monitoring, and education to clients and family members with regard to medications, mental and physical health and well-being, illness management, and recovery. + Administer intramuscular injections of psychotropic medications. + Check and document in the client's EHR: vital signs, injections, education, nursing assessments, urine drug screens, urine pregnancy tests, finger stick glucometer testing, TB testing, and HIV testing. + Provide nursing assessment for clients admitted to addictive disorders services, and may provide nursing assessments on clients with mental or co-occurring disorders. + Coordinate and conduct clinical care and case management referrals to all clients assigned to the Wellness clinic and Hope clinic. Completes transition/discharge planning as needed. + Respond to medical emergencies which present/occur at District's clinics involving clients, employees, volunteer staff, and visitors, providing first-aid and basic life support as needed. Position-Specific Details: Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, Transfer Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Registered Nurse 1, 2, or 3. Location: Shreveport Behavioral Health Clinic, located at 1310 N Hearne Ave. Compensation : Based on level of qualifications and experience. **Note regarding the advertised pay range: The advertised maximum amount listed is the maximum salary a person can make while in this title/level over their career, and not the maximum amount we are allowed to pay a new hire . 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). Resumeswill 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: NW LA Human Services District Human Resources 1310 N Hearne Ave Shreveport, LA 71107 318-676-5111 Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization. Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough 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 leave More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx Holidays 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 Governor State 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 (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\_Retirement\_System.mp4) 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 others 01 Have you ever worked for the State of Louisiana? If so, Please make sure work history reflects this experience. + Yes + No 02 Do you possess a valid Louisiana license or temporary permit to practice as a registered nurse or a multi-state license issued by a Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC/eNLC) state? + Yes + No 03 If 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. ***Failure to provide all information listed may result in your application being failed as incomplete*** ***ORIGINAL license issue date is needed (NOT last renewal) in order to credit professional nursing experience *** 04 How many years of experience do you have as a registered nurse? Please make sure this experience is reflected in your work history. + None + Less than 1 year + At least 1 year but less than 2 years + At least 2 years but less than 3 years + At least 3 years but less than 4 years + At least 4 years but less than 5 years + At least 5 years or more Required Question Employer State of Louisiana Address For agency contact information, please refer to the supplemental information above. Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802 Phone (866) 783-5462 Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email