REGISTERED NURSE 3 WAE

REGISTERED NURSE 3 WAE Print ( Apply ufeff REGISTERED NURSE 3 WAE Salary $36.30 Hourly Location New Orleans, LA Job Type Classified Job Number ELMHS2.26.26RN3WAE Department LDH-Office of Behavioral Health Opening Date 02/27/2026 Closing Date 3/4/2026 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits + Questions About this Job Division : The Community Forensics Services Department at the Forensic Aftercare Clinic located in New Orleans, LA . The Mission of ELMHS is to provide mental health evaluation, treatment, habilitation, and consultation for adults. Programs include inpatient interventions, jail-based evaluations, supervised group home and residential programs, forensic evaluation, care, custody, and aftercare; intermediate and long-term psychiatric care are coordinated with the total system of care in Louisiana. The Aftercare Clinic is looking for a motivated individual to deliver direct services to court-ordered patients, including nursing assessments, drawing blood for lab work to be completed, administering injections of psychiatric medications prescribed, participating in treatment planning, conducting follow-up care with clients, and performing a variety of coordination of care duties to be performed at the clinic and the patient's homes. Minimum Qualifications 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 plus one of the following: 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. Job Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be foundhere. Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties: In this role, you will: + Serve as relief/WAE at an experienced level. Develop a nursing care plan in conjunction with the Treatment Team. + Complete nursing assessments, reassessments, treatment plans, and other required nursing forms legibly and accurately promptly. + Transcribes doctor's Orders accurately and timely, prepares, administers, and documents medications and treatment as ordered. + Participates with the Treatment Team and provides nursing input when assigned to multidisciplinary teams or projects; reports nursing participation as needed. + Assist and or conduct patient care groups. + Maintain open and accurate communication with the Treatment Team, report incidents, accidents, or injuries to the supervisor, and document on appropriate forms. + Actively participate in the development and update of both departmental and nursing service procedures as needed. Maintain a current and valid RN license and obtain continuing education credits as needed. + Maintain compliance with PPD testing and annual mandated trainings as per policy. Position-Specific Details: Appointment Type: WAE (not to exceed 1,245 hours in a 12-month period) Compensation: This position pays an hourly rate of $36.30 + This position qualifies for shift differentials, with rates varying based on shift time, day of the week, and holidays. This posting may be used to fill any RN 3 WAE position within ELMHS How 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 u201cApplyu201d 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). Resumeswill notbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Contact Information: For further information about this vacancy, contact: Candice Burkes ELMHS/Human Resources Department 225-634-0535 Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. 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 Leaveu2013 Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at Holidays and Leave u2013 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 Governor State 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 u2013 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 01 Have you ever been on probation or sentenced to jail/prison as a result of a felony conviction or guilty plea to a felony charge? + Yes + No 02 If u2018Yesu2019, give the law enforcement authority (city police, sheriff, FBI, etc.), the offense, place and disposition of case. If u2018Nou2019, enter N/A. 03 Are you a current, permanent employee at Eastern Louisiana Mental Health System? + Yes + No 04 Do 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 05 If you answered 'YES' to the question above, please list the license TYPE, NUMBER, ISSUING STATE, 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 license. 06 Do you understand that this position is domiciled in New Orleans and you will be expected to work at our Aftercare clinic in New Orleans on a daily basis? + Yes + No 07 Do you have any experience in working with mental health patients? + Yes + No Required Question Employer State of Louisiana Address 1201 N 3rd St Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802 Phone (866) 783-5462 Website Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email

Created: 2026-03-02