Registered Nurse 1-3

State of Louisiana • Shreveport, LA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Louisiana Department of Health's mission is to protect and promote health and to ensure access to medical, preventive, and rehabilitative services for all residents of the State of Louisiana. Join the Louisiana Office of Public Health as a Registered Nurse 3 and make a direct impact on the health of communities in Caddo Parish and across the state. In this lead nurse role, you’ll manage a full public health caseload, support multiple programs, and collaborate with a dedicated healthcare team to deliver essential services. This dynamic position includes fieldwork, investigations, and statewide engagement—offering variety, leadership opportunity, and meaningful service. If you’re ready to advance public health and practice at the top of your license, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive nursing care using the nursing process for programs such as Reproductive Health, WIC, Tuberculosis, and Immunizations.
• Performs nursing assessments, obtains patient histories, conducts examinations, and administers treatment according to standing orders.
• Conducts laboratory tests, prepares specimens for analysis, reviews results, and initiates clinical follow-up and case management.
• Assists Nurse Practitioners in medical clinics and accurately documents patient care and clinical data using electronic health records and program databases.
• Monitors and manages TB patients, including home visits, directly observed therapy, symptom review, and testing.
• Provides patient education, counseling, disease prevention guidance, and immunization services across all programs and clinics.
• Participates in program coordination, quality assurance activities, disaster preparedness training, and public education on emergency response and natural disasters.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed