<p>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.</p> <p>Learn more about Louisiana Department of Health</p> <p>Make an impact where it matters most! We're seeking a Registered Nurse 4 at 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!</p> <p>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:</p> <p>Two years of experience as a licensed registered nurse; OR</p> <p>A bachelor's degree in nursing plus one year of experience as a licensed registered nurse; OR</p> <p>A master's degree in nursing or public health plus one year of experience as a licensed registered nurse; OR</p> <p>A doctorate in nursing or public health.</p> <p>The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.</p> <p>Job Duties:</p> <ul> <li>Assists the Regional Leadership Team and parish health units in coordinating and implementing COVID-19 mitigation and response activities throughout Region 1. </li><li>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. </li><li>Administers COVID-19 immunizations and testing (rapid and PCR), monitors for adverse reactions, reports to VAERS, and ensures compliance with state and federal guidelines. </li><li>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. </li><li>Conducts patient assessments, obtains health histories, provides direct care, case management, referrals, and education on COVID-19 prevention, quarantine, and isolation protocols. </li><li>Supports community-based vaccine and testing events, collaborates with epidemiological teams on contact investigations, and helps coordinate PPE distribution, vaccination, and contact tracing efforts. </li><li>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. </li></ul> <p>Position-Specific Details:</p> <p>Location: Office of Public Health / Region 1-BRCO / Jefferson Parish</p> <p>Appointment Type: This position may be filled as a Probationary appointment</p> <p>Cost Center: 3262108001</p> <p>Position Number(s): 50633370</p> <p>How To Apply:</p> <p>No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.</p> <p>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. </p> <ul> <li>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. </li></ul> <p>Contact Information:</p> <p>Paul Tran</p> <p>Paul.Tran3@la.gov</p> <p>LA Department of Health (LDH)</p> <p>Division of Human Resources</p> <p>PO Box 4818</p> <p>Baton Rouge, LA 70821</p> <p>225-342-6477</p> <p>This organization participates in E-verify, and for more information on E-verify, please contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218. </p> <p>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. </p> <p>Information on the Louisiana Works, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here.</p>