Registered Nurse ; Wound Care

The mission of the Louisiana Veterans Homes 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 the veterans to the highest possible levels of physical and mental capacity.

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse to provide first-line supervision of nursing services in either a clinical, educational, or programmatic setting. 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. The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

• Serve as charge nurse, overseeing patient care and unit staffing.
• Supervise and direct nursing staff to ensure quality patient care and adherence to established standards.
• Communicate and implement physicians’ orders and coordinate care across units.
• Monitor patient conditions through regular rounds and ensure accurate documentation.
• Review and oversee nursing care plans, treatments, and therapies.
• Administer medications, perform procedures, and provide specialized nursing care as needed.
• Support staff development through training, orientation, and in-service education.
• Participate in quality assurance, policy development, and research initiatives.
• Administer wound care.

Location: Nursing Department of the Northeast LA Veterans Home in Monroe, Louisiana.

Appointment Type: Probational or Job Appointment

Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Registered Nurse 1, 2, or 3 depending on the qualifications of the selected applicant.

Work Schedule: Day Shift

• Work may involve shift work.

Compensation: This position offers hourly premium pay and shift differentials, with additional rates based on the shift worked per applicable pay policies.

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.

Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Jamaile Burton

Human Resources Analyst

Jamaile.

Burton

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