RN Supervisor A
Apply NowCompany: State of Louisiana
Location: La Place, LA 70069
Description:
Salary : $5,477.00 - $9,856.00 Monthly
Location : LaPlace, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: 206747
Department: LDH-South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority
Opening Date: 03/10/2025
Closing Date: 3/17/2025 11:59 PM Central
Supplemental Information
Helping people, changing lives through education, prevention, intervention, and treatment in an effort to enhance quality of life.
This vacancy is located at SCLHSA's River Parishes Behavioral Health Center located in Laplace, LA.
This position serves as the Supervisor of the nursing component of a Behavioral Health Center. This incumbent will provide behavioral health nursing care to adults and children serious and persistent behavioral health conditions. This incumbent may interact with clients exhibiting resistances, non-compliance, diminished cognitive processes or ability to reason, and hostility. This incumbent will function as part of a Multidisciplinary Treatment Team.
NOTE REGARDING ADVERTISED PAY:
The actual starting salary depends on the education and experience of the selected applicant.
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.
*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:
Macy Comeaux
HR Director
985-876-8876
Minimum Qualifications
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:
Three years of experience as a licensed registered nurse; OR
A bachelor's degree in nursing plus two years of experience as a licensed registered nurse; OR
A master's degree in nursing or public health plus two years of experience as a licensed registered nurse; OR
A doctorate in nursing or public health plus one year of experience as a licensed registered nurse.
Job Concepts
FUNCTION OF WORK:
To provide first line supervision of nursing services either in a clinical, educational, or programmatic setting.
LEVEL OF WORK:
Supervisor.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
General from an RN Supervisor B or other higher level personnel.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Direct over lower level registered nurses, paraprofessional and/or professional personnel.
LOCATION OF WORK:
Statewide.
JOB DISTINCTIONS:
Differs from RN 4 by serving as a first line supervisor.
Differs from RN Program Coordinator by serving as a first line supervisor.
Differs from the RN Supervisor B by the absence of serving as a second line supervisor.
See allocation criteria memo.
Examples of Work
25% Supervision
20% Coordination of Care
20% Nursing Assessment
20% Medication Management
5% Education
5% Infection Control
5% Other duties as assigned including participation in P&T Meetings.
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through 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 leave
More information can be found at
Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
***** 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- 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):
01
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?
02
If 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.***NOTE***ORIGINAL 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.
Required Question
Location : LaPlace, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: 206747
Department: LDH-South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority
Opening Date: 03/10/2025
Closing Date: 3/17/2025 11:59 PM Central
Supplemental Information
Helping people, changing lives through education, prevention, intervention, and treatment in an effort to enhance quality of life.
This vacancy is located at SCLHSA's River Parishes Behavioral Health Center located in Laplace, LA.
This position serves as the Supervisor of the nursing component of a Behavioral Health Center. This incumbent will provide behavioral health nursing care to adults and children serious and persistent behavioral health conditions. This incumbent may interact with clients exhibiting resistances, non-compliance, diminished cognitive processes or ability to reason, and hostility. This incumbent will function as part of a Multidisciplinary Treatment Team.
NOTE REGARDING ADVERTISED PAY:
The actual starting salary depends on the education and experience of the selected applicant.
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.
*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:
Macy Comeaux
HR Director
985-876-8876
Minimum Qualifications
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:
Three years of experience as a licensed registered nurse; OR
A bachelor's degree in nursing plus two years of experience as a licensed registered nurse; OR
A master's degree in nursing or public health plus two years of experience as a licensed registered nurse; OR
A doctorate in nursing or public health plus one year of experience as a licensed registered nurse.
Job Concepts
FUNCTION OF WORK:
To provide first line supervision of nursing services either in a clinical, educational, or programmatic setting.
LEVEL OF WORK:
Supervisor.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
General from an RN Supervisor B or other higher level personnel.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Direct over lower level registered nurses, paraprofessional and/or professional personnel.
LOCATION OF WORK:
Statewide.
JOB DISTINCTIONS:
Differs from RN 4 by serving as a first line supervisor.
Differs from RN Program Coordinator by serving as a first line supervisor.
Differs from the RN Supervisor B by the absence of serving as a second line supervisor.
See allocation criteria memo.
Examples of Work
25% Supervision
- Provides direct supervision to nursing staff (RN, LPN). Schedules staff, approves leave, sets work standards, monitors performance, and ensures that necessary training is completed. Assures continued medical education is provided.
- Monitors and manipulates provider schedules to ensure agency productivity standards and notifying clinic managers if issues.
- Ensures nursing staff meet competency measures.
- Completes PES on subordinate staff within Civil Service and agency timeframes.
20% Coordination of Care
- Facilitates clinical processes to assist prescribers in managing their schedules and providing services. Resolves scheduling conflicts as needed.
- Coordinates with SCLHSA pharmacy, private pharmacies, and insurers to relay prescription info, obtain authorization, and monitor medication utilization.
- Coordinates services between agencies such as emergency medical transport hospitals, nursing homes, and law enforcement as they pertain to client healthcare.
- Ensures documentation is completed concurrently with each service and/or receipt of updated information.
20% Nursing Assessment
- Provides comprehensive, accurate nursing assessments to determine mental health, substance abuse, risk assessment, and medical needs in both an outpatient clinic setting and telemedicine.
- Appropriately performs steps in taking vital signs and measurements and records them accurately.
- Performs and interprets laboratory results such as rapid HIV testing/counseling, pregnancy test, and urine drug testing.
- Observes client, records significant conditions and reactions and notifies supervisor or physician of client's condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents.
- Documents services, contacts and other relevant information accurately in the approved formats and locations.
- Performs CPR and first aid as needed in the event of a medical emergency.
20% Medication Management
- Provides appropriate and accurate medication management services, medication administration, crisis intervention, and supportive counseling.
- Adheres to the LA State Board of Pharmacy regulations regarding storage, security, distribution, and administration of medicines.
- Demonstrates Proper Techniques for preparing, transporting, administering, and disposing of intramuscular medications. Maintains medication supplies by monitoring supply levels, expiration dates, facilitating medication orders, and assisting with patient assistance program application processes.
5% Education
- Participates in client and family health teaching and discharge planning. Participates in educating the client.
- Provides medication education, compliance, and supports to clients receiving medication.
5% Infection Control
- Consistency and appropriately uses universal precautions during service delivery.
- Consistency and appropriately uses accepted infection control measures including use of protective gear, disposal of bio-hazardous waste and sharps, and approved hand washing.
5% Other duties as assigned including participation in P&T Meetings.
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through 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 leave
More information can be found at
Holidays 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 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- 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
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
02
If 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.***NOTE***ORIGINAL 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.
Required Question