Registered Nurse Supervisor A

State of Louisiana; Thibodaux (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Louisiana is seeking an experienced RN Supervisor A to lead nursing operations at the Behavioral Health Crisis Center in Thibodaux. The role oversees clinical operations, staffing, and adherence to nursing protocols in a 24/7 BHCC setting.

Qualifications include an active Louisiana RN license or NLC/eNLC, and a mix of experience and education (RN with 3 years; or higher degree with required RN experience). Salary is determined by education and experience.

Qualifications

• Current Louisiana RN license or temporary permit or multi-state (NLC/eNLC) license.
• Three years of experience as a licensed RN.
• Bachelor's in nursing with two years RN experience; or Master's in nursing/public health with two years RN experience; or Doctorate with one year RN experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision to assigned registered nursing staff and manage work assignments.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor staffing plans for 24/7 BHCC operations.
• Provide and oversee comprehensive nursing assessment and triage for behavioral health cases.
• Obtain and evaluate vital signs, health history, and medication information within RN scope.
• Monitor nursing documentation and service delivery for quality and compliance.
• Ensure adherence to BHCC nursing protocols, infection-control practices, and emergency procedures.

Skills

RN supervision

Staff supervision

Clinical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Master's degree in nursing or public health

Doctorate in nursing or public health

Job description

Helping people, changing lives through education, prevention, intervention, and treatment in an effort to enhance quality of life.

Join a dedicated team committed to improving lives across South Central Louisiana. SCLHSA is seeking an experienced RN Supervisor A to serve as the nursing and operational supervisor for the Behavioral Health Crisis Center (BHCC). This leadership-level role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact while working in a supportive, mission-driven environment.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and help shape the future of human services in our region, we want to hear from you.

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:

• Three years of experience as a licensed registered nurse; OR


• A bachelor's degree in nursing plus two years of experience as a licensed registered nurse; OR


• A master's degree in nursing or public health plus two years of experience as a licensed registered nurse; OR


• A doctorate in nursing or public health plus one year of experience as a licensed registered nurse.

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

Job Duties:

As a RN Supervisor A, the incumbent will support clinical operations by:

• Providing direct supervision to assigned registered nursing staff, including determining work assignments, reviewing work, approving leave within delegated authority, monitoring performance, completing required performance evaluations, and supporting staff development.


• Develops, maintains, and monitors staffing plans to support continuous 24/7 BHCC operations.


• Provides and oversees comprehensive nursing assessment and triage of individuals presenting with behavioral health, substance use, co-occurring, and potential medical needs.


• Obtains and evaluates vital signs, health history, medication information, signs and symptoms, risk factors, and other clinical information within the registered nurse scope of practice.


• Monitors nursing documentation and service delivery for completeness, timeliness, quality, and compliance with agency, professional, regulatory, contractual, and program requirements.


• Monitors adherence to BHCC nursing protocols, observation requirements, medication procedures, infection-control practices, emergency procedures, and clinical workflows.

Position-Specific Details:

Location: This position is located at SCLHSA's Behavioral Health Crisis Center (BHCC), located in Thibodaux, LA.

Appointment Type: Probationary Appointment

Compensation: The actual starting salary depends on the education and experience of the selected applicant.

For further information about this vacancy, contact: Shelby Hidalgo
Acting HR Director
[e-mail]
985-857-3743

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