Registered Nurse 1 or 2
About The Position
Villa Feliciana Medical Complex (VFMC), located in Jackson, Louisiana, provides compassionate, high-quality care to people living with chronic diseases, disabilities, terminal illnesses, and infectious conditions such as HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis. The facility aims to provide a safe, homelike environment and personalized care that supports patients’ quality of life. The Registered Nurse delivers skilled, compassionate care to patients with complex medical needs. The vacancy is in the Nursing Department of LDH/Villa Feliciana Medical Complex. The position may be filled at the Registered Nurse 1, 2, or 3 level, with the title and salary determined by qualifications and experience. Appointment types listed are probational, promotional, or detail to special duty. The work schedule consists of 12-hour shifts with rotating weekends: 5:45 a.m.–6:15 p.m. or 5:45 p.m.–6:15 a.m. The Registered Nurse 1 special entrance rate is $29.84 per hour, with premium pay of up to $15.00 per hour; this is the minimum compensation that may be offered. The position is eligible for tuition repayment of up to 85% through the Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program.
Requirements
- Possess a current Louisiana Registered Nurse license, a temporary permit, or a multi-state license issued by a Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC/eNLC) state to practice as a registered nurse.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct, hands-on skilled nursing care to patients with complex medical needs, including administering medications, treatments, IV therapies, and blood products, and managing central lines.
- Conduct regular patient assessments and rounds with physicians; maintain accurate medical records and document patient care and progress in a timely manner.
- Transcribe and carry out physician orders; assist with examinations, admissions, discharges, and transfers; and provide shift-change reports to support continuity of care.
- Participate in care planning, patient conferences, utilization reviews, and quality assurance activities to promote best practices and regulatory compliance.
- Maintain unit supplies and equipment, meet RN licensure and education requirements, and perform other duties that support nursing operations.
Benefits
- Tuition repayment of up to 85% through the Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program.
- Premium pay of up to $15.00 per hour.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
