Salary : $4,876.00 - $8,788.00 Monthly
Location : Alexandria, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: CLSSC-11/12/26-SO
Department: LDH-Office of State Healthcare Facilities
Opening Date: 11/12/2026
Closing Date: 11/17/2026 11:59 PM Central
This position will implement nursing care consistent with medical treatment prescribed by a Physician.
If you're compassionate, skilled, and ready to make a meaningful impact in a supportive, mission-driven setting-this could be the opportunity for you!
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:
- Implements nursing care consistent with medical treatment prescribed by a Physician
- Assume responsibility for the accurate implementation of the medical plan based upon the changing needs of the client
- Responsible for administration of medications and treatments
- Reports behavior changes and symptoms to the Physician and/or Nursing Supervisor
- Performs assessments of clients, assess the client to attain optimal body functions from admission to discharge
- Performs nursing skills in accordance with established policies and procedures
- Keep families informed of all health changes in clients and communicate in a professional manner with positive outcomes
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probation or Permanent
Work Schedule: Will be required to work 8, 12 or 16 hour shifts, shifts will be determined based on facility needs.
Compensation: This position has an SER rate of $2,733.60 Biweekly. This position is eligible for a premium pay rate of up to $10.00 per hour for the hours worked for market conditions. There is also a premium pay for Certified Developmental Disabilities Nurse certification of $0.50 per actual hour worked.
This position offers hourly retention pay, shift differentials and longevity, with additional rates based on the shift worked per applicable pay policies.
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).Resumeswill notbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:For further information about this vacancy contact:
Human ResourcesCentral LA Supports and Services Center
5400 Coliseum Blvd
Alexandria, Louisiana 71303
318-487-5484
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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, ISSUING STATE, 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 experience will be credited from the date you put here when you attained your license.
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