Registered Nurse Wae

Overview

We’re looking for a Registered Nurse to join our dedicated team at Central Louisiana Supports and Services Center (CLSSC) — a facility committed to providing active treatment and healthcare services to individuals with intellectual, developmental, and orthopedic disabilities in the least restrictive environment. If you’re compassionate, skilled, and ready to make a meaningful impact in a supportive, mission-driven setting—this could be the opportunity for you!

• 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
• Two years of experience as a licensed registered nurse; OR
• A bachelor’s degree in nursing plus one year of experience as a licensed registered nurse; OR
• A master’s degree in nursing or public health plus one year of experience as a licensed registered nurse; OR
• A doctorate in nursing or public health

• Implements nursing care consistent with medical treatment prescribed by a Physician
• Assumes responsibility for the accurate implementation of the medical plan based upon the changing needs of the client
• Responsible for administration of medications and treatments
• Reports behavior changes and symptoms to the Physician and/or Nursing Supervisor
• Performs assessments of clients, assess the client to attain optimal body functions from admission to discharge
• Performs nursing skills in accordance with established policies and procedures
• Keeps families informed of all health changes in clients and communicates in a professional manner with positive outcomes

Appointment Type: Classified WAE (not to exceed 1,245 hours in a 12-month period)

Work Schedule: Will be required to work 8, 12 or 16 hour shifts.
This position will be Night Shift.

Compensation: This position is eligible for a premium pay rate of up to $10.00 per hour for the hours worked for market conditions. There is also a premium pay for Certified Developmental Disabilities Nurse certification of $0.50 per actual hour worked. This position offers hourly retention pay, shift differentials and longevity, 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.

For further information about this vacancy contact:
Human Resources

Central LA Supports and Services Center

5400 Coliseum Blvd
Alexandria, Louisiana 71303

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