REGISTERED NURSE 4 - REGION 1 Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/5017246) Apply  REGISTERED NURSE 4 - REGION 1 Salary $5,119.00 - $9,211.00 Monthly Location Metairie, LA Job Type Classified Job Number OPH/SG/211028 Department LDH-Office of Public Health Opening Date 07/23/2025 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/) Are you a compassionate and driven RN looking to make a lasting impact in your community? The Louisiana Department of Health Office of Public Health is seeking a Registered Nurse 4 (RN 4) to support COVID-19 response and recovery efforts in Orleans Parish and across region one. If you are driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact this could be your opportunity to lead and support meaningful public health initiatives—while advancing your career and serving the greater good. 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 plus one of the following: Two years of experience as a licensed registered nurse; OR A bachelor's degree in nursing plus one year of experience as a licensed registered nurse; OR A master's degree in nursing or public health plus one year of experience as a licensed registered nurse; OR A doctorate in nursing or public health. 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: + Support COVID-19 mitigation strategies, including testing, vaccinations, contact tracing, and community outreach + Provide nursing care in parish health units and mobile/temporary locations across Region 1 + Administer COVID-19 immunizations and educate clients on side effects and safety + Enter vaccine data into the Statewide LINKS system and maintain EMR documentation + Collect and process COVID-19 test samples (rapid and PCR), interpret results, and provide appropriate interventions + Report vaccine reactions to VAERS and maintain lab protocols according to CLIA/OSHA standards + Educate individuals and groups on prevention, quarantine, and isolation protocols + Identify gaps in the regional COVID-19 response and propose actionable solutions + Coordinate resources and assist with implementation of COVID-19 activities such as PPE distribution and community-based clinics + Train and orient new staff on COVID-19 procedures, documentation systems (LINKS, EMR), and program guidelines + Document and manage lab results, client records, and follow-ups, ensuring HIPAA compliance + Travel throughout Region 1 to support testing and vaccination events + Participate in epidemiological investigations, case management, and data collection + Support emergency preparedness and public health responses including hurricanes, floods, and pandemics + Staff Medical Special Needs Shelters (MSNS) and assist in drills and disaster response efforts Position-Specific Details: Location: Office of Public Health/ Region 1 Parish Health Unit / Jefferson Parish Appointment Type: Job appointment (temporary appointment that may last up to 48 months), Cost Center: 3262109001 Position Number(s): 50633370 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 This 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. + Yes 02 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 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. ***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. 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