Charge Nurse & Clinical Leader — Veterans Home (WAE)

State of Louisiana; Jackson (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Veterans Homes seeks an RN leader to join the Jackson, Louisiana Veterans Home as a WAE-RN. This role blends clinical leadership with hands-on patient care, guiding a healthcare team dedicated to veterans' well-being.

The position emphasizes supervising staff, evaluating care practices, and ensuring responsive, high-quality nursing services. A Louisiana RN license is required to qualify for this leadership opportunity, with competitive hourly compensation and premium pay features.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Louisiana RN license or temporary permit or multi-state license under NLC/eNLC.
• Leadership and clinical supervision experience preferred.
• Ability to guide a healthcare team and ensure quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Maintains records of employees' schedules and performance.
• Evaluates patient care practices to ensure standards.
• Serves as charge nurse on assigned shifts and coordinates patient care.
• Schedules staff to maintain adequate coverage.

Skills

Leadership

Charge nurse

Education

RN license (Louisiana) or NLC/eNLC

Job description

Louisiana Veterans Homes seeks an RN leader to join the Jackson, Louisiana Veterans Home as a WAE-RN. This role blends clinical leadership with hands-on patient care, guiding a healthcare team dedicated to veterans' well-being.

The position emphasizes supervising staff, evaluating care practices, and ensuring responsive, high-quality nursing services. A Louisiana RN license is required to qualify for this leadership opportunity, with competitive hourly compensation and premium pay features.