REGISTERED NURSE 4

REGISTERED NURSE 4 Print ( Apply  REGISTERED NURSE 4 Salary $5,119.00 - $9,211.00 Monthly Location Alexandria, LA Job Type Classified Job Number OPH/EL/202172 Department LDH-Office of Public Health Opening Date 11/04/2024 Closing Date 11/18/2024 11:59 PM Central Description Benefits Questions Supplemental Information The Louisiana Department of Health is dedicated to fulfilling its mission through direct provision of quality services, the development and stimulation of services of others, and the utilization of available resources in the most effective manner. LDH serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. This position is located within the Louisiana Department of Health / Office of Public Health / Region 6-BRCO / Rapides Parish Announcement Number: OPH/EL/202172 Cost Center: Position Number(s): This vacancy is being announced as a Classified position and will be filled as a Job appointment. (Job appointments are temporary appointments that may last up to 48 months) No Civil Service test scoreis required in order to be considered for this vacancy. Job Description: This Registered Nurse (RN) 4 position is assigned the Region 6 Office of Public Health (OPH) and will serve as a public health nurse in the clinical setting, participates in the parish level health unit operation, and performs job duties as outlined and assigned. The RN-4 practices within the scope of practice designated by the Louisiana Practice Act (LRS 37:911), adheres to the policies, procedures and standards of the Louisiana Department of Health /Office of Public Health and is accountable for promoting a positive image and working harmoniously with other members of the health care team. Required licensure for this position includes a current Registered Nurse License, in good standing, from the Louisiana State Board of Nursing. This position may be required to work outside of his/her assigned work schedule, as directed by the agency based on clinical needs and emergency response-related activities or projects. This position is directly supervised by and reports to the RN Regional Manager. Roles and Responsibilities 70% Serves as a Public Health Nurse in the Region 6 parish health units and provides nursing care for all LDH/OPH personal health programs, including but not limited to, COVID-19 vaccine and testing, Reproductive Health (Family Planning and Sexually Transmitted Diseases/HIV), Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), Immunizations, Tuberculosis, Children's Special Health Services (CSHS), and Genetics within the public health clinics, communities, shelters, and/or any additional assigned sites designated by the Department of Health and Hospitals/Office of Public Health. Utilizes the electronic health records (EHR) system, as well as other clinical and programmatic electronic databases (i.e. LINKS and STARLIMS) to accurately and timely document, maintain current, and review patient medical and clinical data gathered in each health visit and from reports by other providers involved in a patient's care. Per OPH protocols and standing orders, provides nursing care by assisting physicians, Advance Practice Nurses, and/or nurses; conducting examinations; administering medical treatments and/or medications, as required; providing education on medications, side effects, adverse reactions, care and/or referral; and/or counseling in public health services. Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement process of clinical and nursing care practices and OPH personal health services/programs, reflecting standards of public health competencies and nursing care performance in order to assure quality of care. Maintains OSHA/CLIA guidelines in performance of nursing duties. 10% Conducts nursing and/or developmental assessments in the clinic, field, shelter, home, or other site(s) as designated by LDH/OPH. Assessments include (but not limited to) obtaining medical histories, performing physical/developmental assessments, and enforcing recommended public health protocols Obtains laboratory specimens for analysis. Interprets laboratory results. Refers/links clients for/to preventive and diagnostic testing for example and ensure appropriate follow-up of abnormal test results, and refers/links families and/or individuals to other community resources. Provides counseling, intervention, treatment, and follow up as required. Evaluates outcome of public health nursing interventions. Provides outreach and health education materials to individuals, families, communities in Region 6 on preventive health care, health risks and strategies for promoting and/or protecting health, population-wide health promotion/risk reduction programs, home care for special medical or physical conditions, and other LDH/OPH and community resources. Participates in the orientation process for public health unit staff and serves as a preceptor for newly hired public health nurses and/or nursing students in the parish health unit. 10% Provides professional nursing care within the scope of professional nursing practice and policies and procedures of OPH in response to public health emergencies (i.e. hurricanes, floods, disease outbreaks) and bioterrorist threats in Region 6 and statewide as assigned, including but not limited to community and health unit COVID testing and vaccinations, the Medical Special Needs Shelter, Rapid Response Team, Strategic National Stockpile/Points of Dispensing (PODs), and other public health responses. Performs environmental health nursing and risk assessments in collaboration with the Regional Medical Director, environmental health personnel, and regional/state epidemiologists for exposure to environmental risks and disease outbreaks. Provides outreach and educational information to individuals, families, and communities in Region 6 on disease outbreaks, weather emergencies, and weapons of mass destruction (i.e. biological, chemical, and environmental). Assists the Regional Medical Director, along with regional and statewide ID Epidemiologists and Environmental Health personnel in data collection, case management, follow-up, community education and referral of groups or individuals who are at risk for exposure to environmental and disease entities, such as COVID-19, West Nile virus, Ebola virus, lead poisoning, food borne illnesses, TB, Anthrax, and others, as they emerge. 10% Completes all required LDH/OPH trainings, in accordance with agency and programmatic policy and procedures. Maintains individual staff development and training logs of continuing education programs/hours and in-services. Participates in staff meetings and attends/participates in seminars, workshops, in-services, trainings, webinars, and other continuing education activities on medical updates and updates to LDH/OPH agency and programmatic policies/procedures/requirements, including the electronic health records, as required to maintain professional expertise and licensure requirements and as required by LDH -OPH leadership and programs. Maintains "in good standing" a current and valid license to practice nursing in Louisiana and CPR certification. Accepts and performs additional duties not listed in the job description to ensure smooth operations and quality of public health services at all agency levels. To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. A resume upload willNOTpopulate your information into your application. Work experience left off your electronic application or only included in an attached resume is not eligible to receive credit For further information about this vacancy contact: Ella Lewis LDH/HUMAN RESOURCES BATON ROUGE, LA 70821 This organization participates in E-verify, and for more information on E-verify, please contact DHS at . Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Possession of a valid Louisiana license or temporary permit to practice professional nursing or a multi-state license issued by a Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC/eNLC) state plus two years of professional nursing experience. SUBSTITUTIONS: A baccalaureate degree in nursing will substitute for one year of the required experience. A master's degree in nursing or public health will substitute for one year of the required experience. Specialized degrees less than a doctorate will substitute for a maximum of one year of the required experience. A doctorate in nursing or public health will substitute for the two years of the required experience. NOTE: Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university. Job Concepts FUNCTION OF WORK: To provide specialized clinical duties for a specific patient set, to serve as the assistant supervisor in a public health setting, or to serve as the coordinator/team leader of a training/education program(s). LEVEL OF WORK: Advanced. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: General from a Registered Nurse Supervisor A or B, but may receive supervision from other higher level personnel. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: May provide functional supervision over lower level nurses, paraprofessional, and/or professional personnel. LOCATION OF WORK: Statewide. JOB DISTINCTIONS: Differs from Registered Nurse 3 by the presence of specialized clinical duties for a specific patient set, serving as the assistant supervisor in a public health setting, or serving as the coordinator of training/education programs. Differs from Registered Nurse Program Coordinator by the absence of agency wide programmatic responsibility. Differs from Registered Nurse Supervisor A by the absence of direct supervision. See allocation criteria memo. Examples of Work EXAMPLES OF WORK: EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED. Provides direct care to specific patients, i.e. neo-natal intensive care, medical surgery (O.R.), psychiatric, or oncology. Prepares individual nursing care plans. Writes standards of care for patients with specialized illnesses or conditions. May provide nursing care to the most severe and/or terminal patients. Confers with head nurse to provide support services that facilitate the delivery of patient care. Monitors the implementation and quality of patient care. Assists nursing staff to increase clinical competence. Initiates evaluation and revision of standards of care. Evaluates patient care practices according to established nursing care standards and performs quality assurance controls to ensure that standards of care are being met. Plans and maintains an effective unit orientation program. Plans, develops, and implements the nursing education program of a facility. Develops and conducts orientation programs for new employees. Coordinates and develops patient education programs and trains nurse instructors. Determines needs for in-service training and continuing education courses for professional and non-professional employees. Conducts research for the development of training courses. Serves as consultant to nursing staff on specific educational needs or problems. Develops and conducts in-service training and patient education programs, including the production of educational media. Presents specific certification programs, e.g., cardiopulmonary resuscitation, medication administration, etc. Assists in developing and updating nursing policies and procedures manuals. Maintains records of employees' participation in in-service and continuing education programs. PUBLIC HEALTH OPTION: Serves as assistant supervisor or as regional staff nurse in establishing short and long-term goals and work planning for any OPH program. Assist in the supervision of activities in clinics to ensure that patients receive needed services, program requirements are maintained, and appropriate follow-up appointments or treatment are provided. Monitors compliance of medical records. Assists in the preparation of budget and management reports, in staff scheduling, and continuous quality improvement activities. Provides professional nursing care to individuals, families, and communities in public health program clinics, communities, shelters and/or any additional site needed for public health services. Collaborates with environmental health personnel and regional epidemiologist in the collection of data, case management, follow-up, community education, and referral of those at risk for exposure to environmental and disease entities. Participates and collaborates with Disease Intervention Specialists in the contact investigation, treatment and education of individuals infected with communicable diseases. Conducts infectious disease and bioterrorism surveillance activities and follow-up on household and community contacts of cases. Facilitates the reportable disease and syndromic surveillance in emergency rooms. Assists in the development, implementation, and maintenance of a surveillance system that tracks hospital and ICU admissions and hospital beds occupied. Provides care coordination services for vulnerable populations. Provides in-service training and orientation to new personnel as needed; assists the supervisor in providing in-service instruction for public health program requirements, policies and protocols; assists with caseload management. Instructs patients on prevention and health maintenance on specific health conditions. Coordinates patient access to care, as well as referral to community resources. Advises official bodies and civic, private or public agencies regarding community health issues, outbreaks, and national health objectives. Supervises, educates, and provides professional nursing care in response to emergency situations in the community and statewide on a 24-hour basis. Ensures emergency care equipment is available. Participates in Emergency Preparedness, in the staffing of Special Needs Shelters, Bioterrorism Preparedness, and other public health responses to Weapons of Mass Destruction. Responds to emergencies and public health/bioterrorist threats on a 24-hour basis. Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough 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 Parental Leave- Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at 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 ( LASERS has provided this video ( to give you more detailed information about their system Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana ( Louisiana School Employees Retirement System ( among others 01 This position will be filled as a Job appointment only. Job appointments may last up to 48 months. Acknowledge by checking "Yes" that you understand this is a temporary position. Yes 02 Do you possess a valid Louisiana license or temporary permit to practice professional nursing or a multi-state license issued by a Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC/eNLC) state? Yes No 03 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 professional nursing experience will be credited from the date you put here when you attained your RN license. Required Question Agency State of Louisiana Address For agency contact information, please refer to the supplemental information above. Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802 Phone (866) Website Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email

Created: 2024-11-06