REGISTERED NURSE SUPERVISOR A/DAY/EVENING

State of Louisiana; Jennings (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Retention pay

Government benefits

Job summary

The Southwest Louisiana Veterans Home in Jennings, LA, seeks an RN Supervisor A to lead nursing staff and deliver high-quality veteran care. The role directs unit care delivery, staffing, QA, and regulatory compliance on a 24-hour schedule, with retention pay and shift differentials.

This full-time government position offers stability, benefits, and a meaningful impact in serving those who served.

Qualifications

• Current Louisiana RN license or temporary permit or NLC/eNLC multi-state license.
• Three years of RN experience, OR a Bachelor’s in nursing with two years RN experience, OR a Master’s in nursing/public health with two years RN experience, OR a Doctorate in nursing/public health with one year RN experience.

Responsibilities

• Plans and directs the care delivery of all residents on a unit.
• Receives shift report and assesses needs to reassign personnel for best coverage.
• Collaborates with RN Supervisor in evening/night shifts to provide 24-hour resident care.
• Reviews work orders to maintain a safe environment and facilitates transfers if needed.
• Completes RAI and inputs MDS data into the system.
• Supervises and evaluates subordinate staff and recommends actions.
• Conducts Quality Assurance audits as assigned by Nursing Administration.
• Prepares schedule with the Director of Nurses and advises on leaves.

Skills

RN license Louisiana

RN supervision

Staff leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Master's degree in nursing or public health

Doctorate in nursing or public health

Job description

The mission of the Louisiana Veterans Home 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.

Join a team dedicated to serving those who served. The Southwest Louisiana Veterans Home is seeking a compassionate and experienced RN Supervisor A to lead and support staff in providing high-quality care to our honored veterans. This full-time government position offers excellent benefits, career stability, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day.

Serve those who served.

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:
• 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

• Plans and directs the care delivery of all residents on a unit
• Received shift report and assessed need for reassigning personnel, as indicated, for best coverage and to provide optimal care. Makes rounds to assess residents, employees, and the physical plant of the assigned unit.
• Collaborates with the RN Supervisor on the evening and night shift and in other departments to provide support services that facilitate resident care on a 24-hour basis.
• Reviews work orders to ensure that a safe environment is maintained. Initiates arrangements to have residents transferred to another facility due to serious illness.
• Completes the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process and inputs Minimum Data Set (MDS) information into the computer database.
• Supervises, reviews, and evaluates the performance of subordinate staff in the delivery of resident care.
• Makes recommendations as needed to improve performance. Makes recommendations for selection, disciplinary action, and discharge of subordinates.
• Conducts Quality Assurance audits as assigned by Nursing Administration.
• Prepares schedule jointly with the Assistant Director of Nurses to provide adequate nurse coverage for the respective shift. Counsels with and/or advises staff regarding attendance. Consults with the Director of Nurses and the Assistant Director of Nurses on leave requests for subordinate personnel.

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional

Compensation: This position is eligible for retention pay (per hour worked) and shift differential.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

SW Louisiana Veterans Home HR

Charmaine Regan or Brandy Deshotel

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