Salary : $4,784.00 - $8,608.00 Monthly
Location : Vidalia, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: OPH/EL/203679
Department: LDH-Office of Public Health
Opening Date: 12/10/2024
Closing Date: 12/15/2024 11:59 PM Central
Supplemental Information The Louisiana Department of Health is dedicated to fulfilling its mission through direct provision of quality services, the development and stimulation of services of others, and the utilization of available resources in the most effective manner.
LDH serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. This position is located within the Louisiana Department of Health / Office of Public Health / Region 6-BRCO / Concordia Parish
Announcement Number: OPH/EL/203679 Cost Center: 3262109006 Position Number(s): 76016 This vacancy is being announced as a Classified position and will be filled as a Probationary appointment.
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
Job Description: This Registered Nurse 3 is assigned to the Concordia Parish Health Unit in the Region 6 Office of Public Health and works as a public health nurse in a parish health unit. Assists with supervision of public health nursing activities, participates in parish level health unit operation and performs job duties as outlined and assigned. The Registered Nurse 3 practices within the scope of practice by the Louisiana Nurse Act (LRS 37:911) and adheres to the policies, procedures and standards of the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals/Office of Public Health. This Registered Nurse 3 is accountable for promoting a positive image and working harmoniously with other members of the health care team. This Registered Nurse 3 provides skilled nursing services in the Reproductive Health, Immunizations, and Tuberculosis clinic at the Concordia Parish health unit and performs generalized nursing duties according to OPH policies and program protocols in the following programs: Women's Infants, and Children (WIC), Immunizations, Reproductive Health, Tuberculosis, etc. Additional functions of this position include responding to emergencies and public health threats 24/7, i.e. hurricanes, floods, Pandemic Flu, and other public health threats as they emerge. Administrative supervision is received from the RN Supervisor A.
50% This Register Nurse performs generalized nursing duties in all OPH clinics. This includes but is not limited to Reproductive Health, Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), Immunization and Tuberculosis clinics. Responsible for all follow-up of clients and the maintenance of immunizations, pharmacy drugs, and supplies for the smooth operation of clinical services. Utilizes the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation in the practice of professional nursing. Obtains medical and sexual histories, anthropometric measurements, obtains lab specimens, and provides treatment and appropriate intervention according to established protocols. Assists clinicians with exams in the reproductive health clinics. Follows up on family planning abnormal labs and refers appropriately. Educates patients in special procedures, provides preventative education and counsels clients and families on such topics as infant care, hygiene, nutrition, parenting, safety, self-breast exams, birth control methods, STD, and HIV prevention, etc. Obtains blood and other specimens for testing of Gonorrhea, Chlamydia, Syphilis, HIV, Hepatitis C, glucose testing, hemoglobin, urine pregnancy tests, etc. Refers to other OPH services such as Children's Special Health Services, Early Steps, Nurse Family Partnership, and private providers or community agencies for treatment, follow-up or assistance. Monitors TB patients in the home and/or clinic setting. Administers direct observed therapy to TB patients and contacts. Performs monthly symptom review, administering of T-spot testing, and provides appropriate instruction on self-collection and handling sputum samples, interprets lab test results and collaborates with the Regional Tuberculosis Clinic on follow-up care. Responsible for the documentation and posting of lab results in the client's record. Participates with the Disease Intervention Specialist in the contact investigation, treatment, and education of patients with communicable disease. Maintains adequate required pharmaceuticals, appropriate equipment, and educational materials for the delivery of care. Maintains CLIA /OSHA guidelines in the performance of nursing duties. Maintains lab log books and controls. Monitors monthly lab log books, lab controls, and maintains monthly lab control manual. Documents lab results in client records and follow-up with abnormal lab results. Follows HIPAA guidelines in the dissemination of medical records and client confidentiality.
40% Serves as a STD RN clinician in the treatment, counseling, and monitoring of Reproductive Health patients in the parish health unit. Conducts nursing assessments of patients, completes medical and sexual histories, obtains lab specimens for IgG Syphilis, HIV, Hepatitis C, Gonorrhea and Chlamydia, and provides for the treatment and counseling according to the standing orders established by the OPH STD program. Participates and collaborates with the Disease Intervention Specialists in the contact investigation, treatment, and education of individuals infected with communicable disease. Participates in the OPH Continuous Quality Improvement Plan for the Reproductive Health / STD program. Performs generalized nursing duties in other OPH clinics such as Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), Immunizations, etc. Administers immunizations and other medication as appropriate, providing education on side effects and adverse reactions. Enters data of vaccine administered in the state wide LINKS (computerized system). Utilizes Electronic Health Record, LIMS, CDD, LINKS, and LAWIN computer systems in the delivery and documentation of services.
5% Provides professional nursing care, leadership and /or surveillance in response to emergency situations in the community and statewide in the staffing of Medical Special Needs Shelters (MSNS) and other public health responses to emergencies. Participate in OPH training for MSNS. Collaborates with environmental health personnel and regional epidemiologist in collecting data, case management, follow-up, community education and referral of groups or individuals who are a risk for exposure to environmental and disease entities, i.e. West Nile Virus, Food Borne illnesses, Pandemic Flu, etc. Serves as a collaborative resource in child abuse cases and provides home visits with OCS if needed. Provides home visits with the Regional Social Worker for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome cases to provide family support and education when appropriate. Maintains CPR certification.
5% Attends seminars, workshops, webinars, and in-service training and other continuing education programs as required for job performance and to maintain professional expertise and licensing. Utilizes interpersonal communication skills in a customer-focused environment, which includes all disciplines of employees, visitors, and clients. Accepts and performs additional duties not listed in the job description to ensure smooth agency operations at all levels - parish, regional, and state.
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* A resume upload will NOT populate your information into your application. Work experience left off your electronic application or only included in an attached resume is not eligible to receive credit For further information about this vacancy contact:
Ella Lewis
LDH/HUMAN RESOURCES
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. Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Possession of a valid Louisiana license or temporary permit to practice professional nursing or a multi-state license issued by a Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC/eNLC) state plus two years of professional nursing experience.
SUBSTITUTIONS:
A baccalaureate degree in nursing will substitute for one year of the required experience.
A master's degree in nursing or public health will substitute for one year of the required experience.
Specialized degrees less than a doctorate will substitute for a maximum of one year of the required experience.
A doctorate in nursing or public health will substitute for the two years of the required experience.
NOTE:
Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university.
Job Concepts FUNCTION OF WORK:
To provide professional nursing care to patients/clients or to provide education to nursing or medical staff.
LEVEL OF WORK:
Advanced.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
General from a Registered Nurse Supervisor A or B, but may receive supervision from other higher level personnel.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
May provide functional supervision over lower level nurses and/or paraprofessional personnel.
LOCATION OF WORK:
Statewide.
JOB DISTINCTIONS:
Differs from Registered Nurse 2 by the presence of advanced level duties and/or serving as the leadworker.
Differs from Registered Nurse 4 by the absence of specialized clinical duties for a specific patient set, serving as the assistant supervisor in a public health setting, or serving as the coordinator of training/education programs.
Examples of Work EXAMPLES OF WORK:
EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.
Performs all nursing duties required of professional nurses and serves as a leadworker to lower level professional nurses and paraprofessionals.
Refers clients to other appropriate community agencies and physicians as necessary.
Provides skilled monitoring for patients requiring sophisticated biomedical equipment, i.e., ventilators, volumetric pumps, cardioscopes.
Interprets complex data, i.e., blood gases, chemistric or other lab profiles, and implements intervention based on interpretation. Evaluates nursing care delivered by other nursing staff in assigned area on a shift and provides on-site directions.
Assists in developing and implementing treatment plans for patients/clients.
Makes recommendations to a treatment team regarding hospitalization or continued outpatient care based on assessment of the patient's mental, emotional, and physical condition.
Conducts initial intake interview and assessment of patients/clients.
Provides supportive counseling and crisis intervention for individuals and their families.
Formulates and reviews nursing plans of care for all patients in assigned area and ensures that treatments and therapies specified in the plans are carried out.
May audit charts on a regular basis to evaluate nursing care for quality assurance.
May serve as recruitment liaison with schools of nursing, nursing organizations and job fairs.
Assesses clinical education and patient/client teaching needs utilizing a variety of methods.
Participates in data collection for research and study purposes.
Provides general orientation for new personnel.
Develops on-the-job training programs for the nursing department.
Coordinates training program with area universities and vocational schools.
Develops and designs educational materials, tests, audio-video resources, etc.
PUBLIC HEALTH OPTION:
To serve as lead worker over professionals and paraprofessionals with full time programmatic responsibility in one or more health programs.
Provides professional nursing care to individuals, families and communities in public health program clinics, communities, shelters and/or any additional sites designated for public health services.
Conducts nursing assessments in the clinic, field, shelter, and/or home visits on infants and children for physical assessments, obtaining medical histories and enforcement of recommended health protocol. Instruct patients on prevention and health maintenance; instructs on specific health conditions. Refers patients to other community resources for treatment and assistance.
Conducts quality assurance and audit reviews, utilizing the Continuous Quality Improvement process to assure a competent health and personal health workforce in systematic evaluation of needed skills, the establishment of standards of performance, and the establishment and maintenance of policies and procedures. Coordinates access to care for vulnerable populations.
Performs case management activities utilizing a nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation with assigned families. Schedules and conducts appropriate home visits and refers to community health-care organizations that focus on parental, child health and life development. Uses a Management Information System to manage data, to track family characteristics and needs services provided, and the progress toward program objectives.
Provides health education to individuals/groups regarding health risks and strategies for promoting/protecting their own health, self-care and nutrition.
Obtains Pap Smears, blood samples, and other specimens for analysis.
Interprets laboratory results for appropriate intervention and follow-up according to established Program, OSHA and CLIA protocol.
Administers immunizations and other medications; enters data of vaccines administered into LINKS computerized system. Participates on Immunization Response Teams.
Provides professional nursing care and leadership in response to emergency situations in the community and statewide on a 24-hour basis. Ensures emergency care equipment is available and in working order. Maintains CPR certification.
Participates and collaborates with Disease Intervention Specialists in the contact investigation, treatment and education of individuals infected with communicable diseases.
Evaluates the effectiveness, accessibility and quality of personal and population-based services by the collection and maintenance of data.
Responds to emergencies and public health/bioterrorist threats on a 24-hour basis.
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:
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Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave
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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
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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
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Do you possess a valid Louisiana license or temporary permit to practice professional nursing or a multi-state license issued by a Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC/eNLC) state?
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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.
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