Registered Nurse 1 (WAE/PRN)

Grambling State University; Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

Louisiana Veterans Homes in Monroe, LA is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to provide first-line supervision of nursing services in a large 156-bed, 24-hour facility. The role includes administering medications, IV therapy, and specialized care under supervision.

The position requires a current Louisiana RN license or NLC/eNLC license. Appointment type is PRN in the Nursing Department of the Northeast LA Veterans Home.

Qualifications

• Current Louisiana RN license or temporary permit or NLC/eNLC multi-state license.
• Ability to perform nursing duties including IV therapy and blood administration.
• Experience in clinical, educational, or programmatic nursing settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive physicians' instructions and ensure orders are transmitted as needed.
• Make regular patient rounds and document nursing observations.
• Administer medications, begin IV therapies, and perform tests as needed.
• Provide specialized nursing care (ventilatory care, triage, etc.).
• Admit patients and conduct initial Nursing Assessment and Treatment Plan.

Skills

Patient care

Medication administration

IV therapy

Nursing supervision

Ventilatory care

Education

RN license

Job description

The mission of the Louisiana Veterans Homes is to primarily serve the Veterans' population of Louisiana through the provision of 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.

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse to provide first-line supervision of nursing services in either a clinical, educational, or programmatic setting at a Louisiana War Veterans Home—a large, complex, 156-bed, 24-hour health care facility. As a Registered Nurse, you will perform professional nursing duties that may include administration of blood and blood components, I.V. medications, parenteral nutrition, central line therapy, etc., under the close supervision of a registered nurse of a higher level.

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:

In this role, you will also:

• Receive physicians' instructions regarding patient care and ensure that orders are transmitted to other units as needed.
• Make regular patient rounds to observe and assess patients' physical conditions and behaviors, evaluate the quality of care provided, and ensure proper documentation of treatment and nursing observations.
• Administer oral and intramuscular medications, begin intravenous therapies, and perform medical tests as needed in the absence of subordinate professional staff.
• Provide specialized nursing care, i.e., ventilatory care, special equipment, triage, or multiple system failures, etc.
• Admit patients or receive patients following admission by conducting a Nursing Assessment and Initial Treatment Plan.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Job Appointment/WAE (PRN)

Location: This position is located in the Nursing Department of the Northeast LA Veterans Home in Monroe, Louisiana.

Work Schedule (Evenings and Nights): WAE employees are only allowed to work 1245 hours within a twelve-month period and are not eligible for or entitled to state benefits, leave earnings, and paid holidays

Compensation: This position offers hourly premium pay and shift differentials, with additional rates based on the shift worked per applicable pay policies.

Contact Information:

Jamaile Burton

Human Resources Analyst C

[e-mail]

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