This vacancy is located in the
Nursing Department of
LDH/OAAS/Villa Feliciana Medical Complex, Jackson, Louisiana. This position may be filled by a Probation or Promotion of a permanent state employee. The shifts are 12 hour shift with rotating weekends. The shifts will begin at 5:45am to 6:15pm or 5:45pm to 6:15am.
As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Registered Nurse 1, Registered Nurse 2, or Registered Nurse 3 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicants(s). Please refer to the ‘Job Specifications’ tab located at the top of the LA Careers ‘Current Job Opportunities’ page of the Civil Service website for specific information of salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.
Special Entrance Rate (SER) of Pay based on years of experience as a Registered Nurse. RN 1 $2387.20 BIWEEKLY $29.84 PER HOURRN 2 $2554.40 BIWEEKLY $31.93 PER HOURRN 3 $2733.60 BIWEEKLY $34.17 PER HOURThe salary can be higher depending on experience.This position offers additional pay: Scheduled Overtime, Longevity Pay, Work Incentive Pay, and Certification Pay (ACLS, ANA, etc.), and Shift Differential PayBenefits of working as a Registered Nurse at VFMC include flexible work hours, paid holidays, and paid time off.
This position is eligible for tuition repayment of up to 85% through the Nurse Corp Loan Repayment Program. For more information:
https://bhw.hrsa.gov/funding/apply-loan-repayment/nurse-corps?utm_campaign=Happening+Today%21+Nurse+Corps+Loan+Repayment+Program+Application&utm_medium=email&utm_source=GovDeliveryPlease make sure to list ALL work experience on your application. Failure to list all experience on your application may result in a lower classification and/or disqualification. A Resume will not be accepted in lieu of work experience. An application may be considered incomplete if the work experience and education sections are not completed.
This position is located in
East Feliciana Parish, Jackson, LouisianaThere is no guarantee that all applicants will be interviewed. The hiring manager has 90 days from the closing date of the announcement to make a hiring decision. Should you be selected for an interview, you will be notified by the contact information listed on your application.
All candidates for hire must undergo drug screening and background check. No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
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.
For further information about this vacancy contact:OAAS/Villa Feliciana Medical Complex
Terrie David, Marianne Covington, Sara Barton, Lacey Hurst, HR Dept.
5002 LA HWY 10
Jackson, LA 70748
(225) 634-4011
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.
FUNCTION OF WORK:
To provide basic professional nursing care to patients and/or clients.
LEVEL OF WORK:
Entry.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Close from a Registered Nurse Supervisor A or B, but may receive supervision from other higher level personnel.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
None.
LOCATION OF WORK:
Statewide.
JOB DISTINCTIONS:
Differs from Registered Nurse 2 by the absence of full performance level duties and the presence of close supervision.
This position serves as Registered Nurse for the Nursing Department at Villa Feliciana Medical Complex, an acute and long term care hospital whose mission is to operate health care programs which provide medical care and treatment for residents with acute, subacute, and chronic illnesses and/or disabilities resulting from trauma or genetic defects.
VFMC is a specialized 24 hour medical facility operating with 150-175 staffed beds, with a license capacity of 299 beds. All beds are licensed as hospital beds. The facility operates a small hospital care service that is surveyed by health standards using hospital licensing requirements, with the remainder of the facility surveyed annually under CMS and state standards for nursing facility care. Specialized units include 10 beds for acute and subacute care including a wound care service, and the only inpatient tuberculosis program in the state. The facility is staffed with a table of organization of 221 classified positions and 20+ unclassified positions with a budget in excess of $23 million. The physical plant consists of three patient care buildings, administrative building, activity buildings, support service buildings, staff residences, and a variety of storage and special purpose structures, located on a 157 acre site with its own fresh water system, sewer system, chiller and boiler systems, and electrical distribution system. This facility has control of passage with a security gate at entrance.
This position is established as a training series and will provide basic professional nursing care to patients at Villa Feliciana Medical Complex. Work will be performed according to establish procedures, rules, regulations and policies of the agency and in accordance with professional practices and standards and regulatory agencies.
75% Provide direct care to patients whose condition requires skilled procedures and techniques on the hospital unit. Performs general nursing duties to include administration of medication and treatments as ordered by physician. Perform professional nurse duties to include administration of blood and blood components, IV meds, parental nutrition, central line therapy, etc. Maintain accurate and proper documentation of patient records. Make rounds with physicians and nursing supervisors to assess patients. Make regular rounds to observe and assess patient's physical conditions and behavior, records observations and patient's records. Complete physicians orders regarding patient care, transcribe orders, assist with exams, admits, transfers and discharges. Provide report at shift change and perform drug counts with oncoming shift.
20% Assist in the development of nursing care plans, participate in patient staffing/conferences, and activities to improve patient care. Assist with hospital wide Utilization Review activities to assure, by review of medical records, that patient care is provided in such a way to prevent over or under utilization of services and to maximize reimbursement by compliance with federal and state requirements. Conduct chart reviews, update monthly present orders and MARs as assigned. Completes Quality Assurance reports as required. Communicates with patients families and visitors.
5% Maintain materials, supplies and equipment for hospital unit. Maintain current RN License and continuing education requirements. Performs all other related duties as required in order to maintain the smooth operation of the Nursing Service Department and Villa Feliciana Medical Complex.
