Registered Nurse 4

Registered Nurse 4Print (ApplyRegistered Nurse 4Salary$5,119.00 - $9,211.00 MonthlyLocationJefferson, LAJob TypeClassifiedJob NumberOPH/PTT/217807DepartmentLDH-Office of Public HealthOpening Date02/19/2026Closing Date3/6/2026 11:59 PM Central Description Benefits Questions About this JobThe mission of the Louisiana Department of Health is to protect and promote health and to ensure access to medical, preventive, and rehabilitative services for all residents of the State of Louisiana.Learn more about Louisiana Department of Health (Make an impact where it matters most! We’re seeking aRegistered Nurse 4at the Orleans Parish Health Unit to lead critical COVID-19 response efforts, including testing, contact tracing, vaccination, and community outreach. You’ll help prevent disease, improve health outcomes, and respond to public health emergencies—hurricanes, floods, pandemic threats—around the clock. If you’re a skilled RN who thrives in dynamic, mission-driven work and wants to make a real difference in the community, this is the opportunity for you!Minimum QualificationsPossession 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 plus one of the following:Two years of experience as a licensed registered nurse; ORA bachelor's degree in nursing plus one year of experience as a licensed registered nurse; ORA master's degree in nursing or public health plus one year of experience as a licensed registered nurse; ORA doctorate in nursing or public health.Job SpecificationThe official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be foundhere.Job Duties and Other InformationJob Duties: Assists the Regional Leadership Team and parish health units in coordinating and implementing COVID-19 mitigation and response activities throughout Region 1. Provides professional nursing care across public health programs, including Immunizations, Reproductive Health, Infectious Diseases, and WIC, utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Administers COVID-19 immunizations and testing (rapid and PCR), monitors for adverse reactions, reports to VAERS, and ensures compliance with state and federal guidelines. Documents and manages clinical data using LINKS, EMR, and ELR systems, ensuring accurate vaccine entry, lab reporting, follow-up care, and adherence to HIPAA, CLIA, and OSHA standards. Conducts patient assessments, obtains health histories, provides direct care, case management, referrals, and education on COVID-19 prevention, quarantine, and isolation protocols. Supports community-based vaccine and testing events, collaborates with epidemiological teams on contact investigations, and helps coordinate PPE distribution, vaccination, and contact tracing efforts. Serves as a liaison between parish health units, healthcare providers, and the community; provides training and in-service education; participates in emergency response activities, disaster operations, and Medical Special Needs Shelter staffing. Position-Specific Details:Location:Office of Public Health / Region 1-BRCO / Jefferson ParishAppointment Type: This position may be filled as a Probationary appointmentCost Center: 3262108001Position Number(s): 50633370How To Apply: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 the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumeswill notbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.Contact Information:Paul TranLA Department of Health (LDH)Division of Human ResourcesPO Box 4818Baton Rouge, LA 70821225-342-6477This organization participates in E-verify, and for more information on E-verify, please contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218.LDH supports Louisiana’s commitment to being a State as a Model Employer (SAME) by promoting the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.Information on the Louisiana Works, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here (.Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:Insurance Coverage More information can be found at Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leaveMore information can be found atHolidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: New Year's Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Mardi Gras, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the GovernorState employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to): Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (LASERS has provided this video (to give you more detailed information about their system Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (among others 01Do you possess 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? Yes No 02If you answered 'YES' to the question above, please list the license TYPE, NUMBER, ORIGINAL ISSUE DATE, and EXPIRATION DATE. If you answered 'NO', enter N/A. NOTEORIGINAL issue date must be provided (NOT most recent renewal) as your professional nursing experience will be credited from the date you put here when you attained your RN license03To ensure compliance with LDH Nepotism Policy#41, if you have any immediate family members that are currently employed by LDH, please list the name and relationship. Please type “N/A” if no immediate family members are employed by LDH.Required QuestionEmployerState of LouisianaAddress1201 N 3rd StBaton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802Phone(866) 783-5462WebsiteApplyPlease verify your email addressVerify Email

Created: 2026-03-04