Registered Nurse Supervisor B

Department: LDH-Office of Aging & Adult Services

Job classification: REGISTERED NURSE SUPERVISOR B

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Nursing

Villa Feliciana Medical Complex (VFMC), nestled in the heart of East Feliciana Parish in Jackson, Louisiana, invites dedicated healthcare professionals to join our team. We provide compassionate, high-quality services to individuals living with chronic diseases, disabilities, terminal illnesses, and infectious conditions such as HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis. Our goal is to create a homelike, safe environment where every patient receives personalized care designed to improve their quality of life.

We're currently seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse Supervisor B, responsible for delivering skilled, compassionate care to patients with complex medical needs. If you thrive in a team-oriented setting and are committed to making a difference, we encourage you to apply.

• 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:
• Four years of experience as a licensed registered nurse; OR
• A bachelor's degree in nursing plus three years of experience as a licensed registered nurse; OR
• A master's degree in nursing or public health plus three years of experience as a licensed registered nurse; OR
• A doctorate in nursing or public health plus two years 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.

• Plans, manages, and directs total nursing service during assigned shift
• Provides administrative supervision, support, and consultation to RN Supervisor (s) and indirect supervision, support, consultation, and counseling for lower-level nursing staff on assigned shift; serves as administrative officer making advanced clinical and administrative decisions related to routine or extraordinary facility matters.
• Communicates necessary information to appropriate administrative and clinical personnel; and maintains communication with RN Director of Nursing A and administrative staff during emergencies and unusual incidents such as elopement, injuries, or death.
• Assist with determining suitable organizational structure and staffing requirements for the facility during an assigned shift and reassigns employees when necessary.
• Prepare and/or review work schedules for subordinate staff to provide the best coverage. Approve advanced and/or emergency leave. Advises and counsel staff regarding attendance. Assumes responsibility for accepting staff "call-ins" or request for unscheduled absences, as well as maintain appropriate coverage.
• Supervise and/or provide care requiring highly complex procedures limited to delivery by an RN. This can include but is not limited to central lines, medi-ports, PICC lines, wound care, TPN, IVP medications, etc.
• Assess, respond and initiate emergency procedures in critical situations. Providing leadership and guidance in emergencies for subordinate staff.
• Monitor medication administration, audit medication administration records, treatment records, ADLs and restraint records to assure compliance with physician’s orders.
• Perform all other related duties as required in order to maintain the smooth operation of the Nursing Service Department and Villa Feliciana Medical Complex.

Division: Nursing Department of LDH/OAAS/Villa Feliciana Medical Complex

Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Detail to Special Duty

Work Schedule: 12 hours with rotating weekends. The shift is Nights Only 5:45 pm - 6:15 am.

Compensation: The Registered Nurse Supervisor B offers a Special Entrance Rate of $41.86 hourly, along with Longevity Pay, Work Incentive Pay, and Certification Pay (ACLS, ANA, etc.), and Shift Differential Pay. The salary can be higher depending on experience.

All candidates for hire must undergo drug screening and a background check.

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

OAAS/Villa Feliciana Medical Complex

Marsha Perry, Lacey Bradham, or Tamekia Miles

5002 LA HWY 10

Jackson, LA 70748

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