Registered Nurse 1-3

State of Louisiana • Natchitoches, LA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) aims to protect and promote the health of its residents and ensure access to medical, preventive, and rehabilitative services. The Louisiana Office of Public Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to manage a full public health caseload, support multiple programs, and collaborate with a healthcare team to deliver essential services in Caddo Parish and across the state. This role involves fieldwork, investigations, and statewide engagement, offering leadership opportunities and meaningful service. This position provides the opportunity to advance within this job series and may be filled as a Registered Nurse 1, 2, or 3, depending on candidate qualifications.

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