Registered Nurse 3

State of Louisiana; Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHSC loan repayment eligibility

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

NORTHEAST DELTA HUMAN SERVICES AUTHORITY in Monroe, LA is seeking a qualified Registered Nurse to join a treatment team at the RISE Treatment Facility. The role focuses on integrated care, health assessments, and coordination with clinicians to support pregnant women and children.

Responsibilities include conducting health checks, administering medications, collaborating with physicians and case managers, and preparing documentation for clinics.

Qualifications

• Active Louisiana RN license or NLC/eNLC compact license.
• 2 years of RN experience or a relevant higher degree with experience.
• Ability to work on a treatment team and administer medications.

Responsibilities

• Work with a treatment team to provide quality integrated care.
• Conduct health assessments, vital signs, and pediatric checks.
• Administer medications and prepare clinic paperwork.

Skills

Nursing

Patient care

Clinical assessment

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Master's degree in nursing or public health

Doctorate in nursing or public health

Job description

About This Job

NORTHEAST DELTA HUMAN SERVICES AUTHORITY MISSION: Serve as a catalyst for individuals with mental health, developmental disabilities, and addictive disorders to help them realize their full human potential by offering quality, excellent care with greater accessibility.

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 found here.

Job Duties and Other Information

• Work as part of a treatment team to provide quality care and reduce the stigma surrounding integrated care treatment. Observe and assess consumer's total health and make appropriate referrals to community resources and/or care managers. Conduct health assessments for pregnant women and their children, including monitor vital signs, managing prenatal care needs, and performing routine pediatric health checks.
• Interview consumers individually during medication management clinics to include: screening for present symptomatology of diagnosis, vital signs (b / p, pulse, respirations, temperature), BMI calculations (weight and height), and waist circumference. Collect specimens, including urine samples for consumers receiving addictive disorder treatment, for lab testing per NEDHSA policy and procedures appropriate to assigned location.
• Work closely with physicians, counselors, case managers, and other staff to develop and implement individualized care plans for clients. Administer medications, treatments, and immunizations as prescribed by healthcare providers, ensuring adherence to treatment plans. Review charts and prepare for medication management clinics. Prepare charts with necessary paperwork to include AIMS, informed consent for medications, necessary forms for lab monitoring, reassessment forms, psychiatric update forms, etc.

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, Demotion, Lateral Transfer, or Detail to Special Duty

Location: RISE Treatment Facility (Monroe)

Compensation: NEDHSA is a designated approved National Health Service Corps (NHSC) site. Clinicians who work at NHSC-approved sites are eligible to apply to the NHSC Loan Repayment Program to pay off student loans.

• 2-year Full-Time Clinical Practice: NHSC will pay up to $50,000* for an initial 2 years of full-time clinical practice to clinicians. (Full-time clinical practice is defined as no less than 40 hours per week, for a minimum of 45 weeks per year.)

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

• Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Ms. Janesia Raybon, MPA Human Resources Director A Northeast Delta Human Services Authority 2513 Ferrand Street Monroe, LA 71201 318-362-4237 (office)

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

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through 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 at https://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 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 Describe any prior experience you have working with patients who have substance use disorders, addiction, or in behavioral health/mental health settings. Include the type of facility (e.g., detox, residential, outpatient) and your specific role/responsibilities.

02 Have you cared for patients with co-occurring disorders (e.g., substance use + mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, PTSD, or trauma)? Provide an example if possible.

• Yes
• No

03 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

04 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