Registered Nurse 1 (WAE)

State of Louisiana; Jackson (LA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Join the State of Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs at the Jackson, Louisiana Veterans Home as a WAE-RN, leading a healthcare team with a focus on clinical excellence and compassionate veteran care. This leadership role emphasizes guiding staff and delivering high-quality nursing services to veterans in Jackson.

Applicants must hold a current Louisiana RN license (or temp permit or NLC/eNLC). The position includes pay rates and shift differentials, with contact information provided for

Qualifications

• Must possess Louisiana RN license or temporary permit or NLC/eNLC license.
• Leadership and scheduling experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains records of employees
• Evaluates patient care practices
• Serves as charge nurse
• Schedule staff

Skills

Leadership

Nursing leadership

Staff scheduling

Patient care evaluation

Education

RN license (LA)

Job description

The mission of the Louisiana Veterans Homes is to primarily serve the veteran population of Louisiana by providing 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.

Join the State of Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs at the Jackson, Louisiana Veterans Home, where you'll step into a leadership role as a WAE-RN that combines clinical excellence with genuine care for those who served. If you’re passionate about guiding a healthcare team and making a meaningful impact for Louisiana’s veterans, this leadership role at the Jackson, Louisiana Veterans Home is waiting for you. Be part of a team that honors service through care.

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.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties:

• Maintains records of employees'
• Evaluates patient care practices
• Serves as charge nurse
• Schedule Staff

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: WAE (not to exceed 1,245 hours in a 12 month period.

Compensation:

• This position offers a pay rate of $33.91 per hour,
• Plus $4.00 per hour in Premium Pay for hours physically worked.
• It also qualifies for shift differential pay, with rates varying based on shift, day, and holiday schedules.

**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.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact the Louisiana Veterans Home HR:

Sycondria Wilson-Brumfield or Adrainne Bergeron

[e-mail]; [e-mail]

Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.