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The 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.


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This registered nurse position is assigned to the Jackson Parish Health Unit and works as a public health nurse in the clinical setting, participates in the parish level health unit operation, and performs job duties as outlined and assigned. This RN practices within the scope of practice designated by the Louisiana Practice Act (LRS 37:911), adheres to the policies, procedures and standards of the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals/Office of Public Health and is accountable for promoting a positive image and working harmoniously with other members of the health care team. Reports administratively to the Regional Nurse Manager and has functional supervision from the RN Supervisor A in Caldwell Parish.


This position requires routine statewide duties, including fieldwork, inspections, investigations, or direct services that extend beyond the employee’s domicile parish. These statewide responsibilities are an inherent and ongoing part of the job and may require frequent travel.

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 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.

Qualifications

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties:

  • Provides direct care to patients within the Region and acts as the Lead Nurse for Jackson Parish Health Unit
  • Serves as a point of contact on nursing responsibilities within Jackson Parish Health Unit  
  • Serves as a Public Health Nurse at Jackson Parish Health Unit working in all programs such as WIC, Immunization, Reproductive Health, as an STD certified RN, and Infectious Diseases within public health units, communities, shelters, and /or any additional assigned sites designated by the Louisiana Department of Health /Office of Public Health.  
  • Provides nursing care by conducting examinations, medical treatments, and/or counseling in public health services.  Refers and links individuals or families to other community resources. Administers required medications and immunizations.  Provides education on medications, side effects, adverse reactions, care and/or referral. Enters data into EHR.  
  • Conducts comprehensive health and developmental assessments, including anthropometric measurements, to identify deviations from normal growth and development; formulates public health nursing care plans and initiates referrals as appropriate
  • Obtains blood specimens and other specimens for analysis.  Interprets laboratory results.  Provides counseling, intervention, treatment, and follow up according to standing orders and policy guidelines.
  • Provides health education materials to individuals, families, or community groups on preventive health care, health risks and strategies for promoting or protecting health, population-wide health promotion/risk reduction programs, information on disease outbreaks, weather emergencies, weapons of mass destruction.
  • Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement process, reflecting standards of public health competencies and nursing care performance in order to assure quality of care.   
  • Provides professional nursing care in response to emergency situations in the community and statewide in the staffing of Special Needs Shelters, Strategic National Stockpile, and other public health responses within the scope of professional nursing practice and policies and procedures of OPH.   
  • Utilizes interpersonal communication skills in a customer-focused environment which includes all visitors, employees, and clients.  Accepts and performs additional duties not listed but necessary for the smooth operation of the work unit or to help ensure quality of agency services.


Position-Specific Details:

Location: Office of Public Health / Region 8-BRCO / Jackson Parish

Appointment Type: This position may be filled as a Probationary or a Promotional appointment

Cost Center: 3262109008

Position Number(s): 59875


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 “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).  Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.


Contact Information:

Paul Tran

Paul.Tran3@la.gov

LA Department of Health (LDH)

Division of Human Resources

PO Box 4818

Baton Rouge, LA 70821

225-342-6477


This 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.

Date Posted
02/13/2026
Job Reference
OPH/PTT/217625
Organization
LDH-Office of Public Health
Location
Jonesboro, LA 70802
Category
Nursing
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