Salary : $4,876.00 - $8,788.00 Monthly
Location : Alexandria, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: 227269
Department: Northwestern State University
Opening Date: 10/15/2026
Closing Date: 10/28/2026 11:59 PM Central
The Registered Nurse 3 (RN 3) provides comprehensive nursing services to university students through assessment, treatment, health education, care coordination, and referrals. This role promotes student health and wellness by offering direct patient care, developing individualized care plans, maintaining medical records, and ensuring compliance with health and clinical requirements. The RN 3 also supports the day-to-day operations of campus health clinics, including the management of clinical supplies, equipment, policies, and regulatory compliance. Additionally, the position involves participation in committee service, professional development, and university initiatives while representing the institution in a professional and student-centered manner.
Minimum QualificationsPossession 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 found here.
Job Duties and Other InformationJob Duties:
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide Direct Patient Care: Conduct nursing assessments, develop and implement individualized care plans, administer interventions, provide health education, and coordinate referrals to support student health and wellness.
- Manage Student Health Compliance: Monitor and maintain student compliance with clinical and health credentialing requirements while ensuring accurate and confidential medical record documentation.
- Promote Health and Wellness: Plan and deliver health education programs, outreach initiatives, wellness events, and health fairs for the university community.
- Support Clinic Operations: Coordinate clinic equipment, supplies, and resources to ensure efficient day-to-day operations and compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Contribute to University Service and Professional Practice: Participate in committee work, maintain required certifications and training, and represent the university in a professional and student-centered manner.
Position-Specific Details:
- Appointment type: Full-time, Probational
- Work schedule: Monday to Thursday: 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Friday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Work location: The College of Nursing at both Alexandria and Leesville campuses.
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 this job title 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 on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:Antigone Speed, HR Specialist
Northwestern State University
Institutional Effectiveness & Human Resources
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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?
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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.
Required Question
