REGISTERED NURSE 1-3 Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/5018917) Apply  REGISTERED NURSE 1-3 Salary $4,177.00 - $7,518.00 Monthly Location Bastrop, LA Job Type Classified Job Number OPH/SG/211084 Department LDH-Office of Public Health Opening Date 07/24/2025 Closing Date 8/7/2025 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits + Questions 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 (https://ldh.la.gov/) We are looking for an energetic Registered Nurse to join our dedicated team at the Morehouse Parish Health Unit. Here, you will play a crucial role in improving community health through clinical nursing, program leadership, and public health initiatives. As a RN Public Health Nurse, you will work in diverse personal health programs, serve as the lead worker for Tuberculosis services, and collaborate with healthcare professionals to deliver compassionate, effective care. If you are a compassionate, adaptable Registered Nurse who thrive in a public health environment and desire to make a meaningful impact in the community, 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 foundhere. Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties: + Serve as a Public Health Nurse in the Morehouse Parish Health Unit, providing nursing care across multiple programs including Immunization, WIC, Reproductive Health, Tuberculosis, and Infectious Diseases at clinics, community sites, shelters, and other designated locations. + Assist physicians, Advance Practice Nurses, and other nurses with examinations, medical treatments, and counseling, while referring individuals and families to appropriate community resources. + Administer medications such as Spectinomycin, Zithromax, Rocephin, Bicillin, and provide immunizations; educate patients on medication use, side effects, and necessary referrals. + Obtain comprehensive health histories and conduct nursing and developmental assessments including anthropometric measurements, interpreting deviations to plan and evaluate public health nursing interventions. + Perform and interpret Mantoux skin tests; collect and analyze laboratory specimens for diseases such as TB, syphilis, HIV, hepatitis, and other infections; provide counseling, treatment, and follow-up care as needed. + Deliver health education to individuals, families, and community groups on preventive care, health risks, outbreak information, and emergency preparedness related to biological, chemical, and environmental threats. + Participate actively in Continuous Quality Improvement processes to ensure nursing care quality through chart audits, performance evaluations, and adherence to public health competencies. + Respond to public health emergencies including natural disasters, disease outbreaks, and incidents involving hazardous materials or terrorism, supporting community safety and health. + Perform additional duties as assigned to support smooth unit operations and contribute to the overall quality of public health services. Position-Specific Details: Location: Office of Public Health/ Morehouse Parish Health Unit / Morehouse Parish Appointment Type: Probationary or Promotional appointment Cost Center: 3262109008 Position Number(s): 133293 Career Progression:This position may be filled as aRegistered Nurse 1, 2, or 3determined by the qualifications of the candidate selected. This position provides the opportunity to advance within this job series. LDH 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 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). Resumeswill notbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Contact Information: Staff Name: Stephanie Gilmore stephanie.gilmore@la.gov LA Department of Health (LDH) Division of Human Resources PO Box 4818 Baton Rouge, LA 70821 225-342-6477 This 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 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 Do 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? + Yes + No 02 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. ***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 Employer State of Louisiana Address For agency contact information, please refer to the supplemental information above. 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