Registered Nurse-Program Coordinator (Infection Control Nurse)

State of Louisiana

$67K — $120K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current Louisiana Registered Nurse license or multi-state license from Nursing Licensure Compact required.
  • Minimum of three years of experience as a licensed registered nurse, or suitable education with less experience.
  • Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred with at least two years of RN experience.
  • Master's or doctorate in nursing/public health can substitute for certain experience requirements.
  • Experience in infection control and quality assurance preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and develop multidisciplinary programs facility-wide.
  • Implement and monitor infection control practices and education.
  • Coordinate programs for seasonal vaccinations and outbreaks.
  • Perform daily infection control surveillance rounds.
  • Document and report NHSN requirements related to vaccinations.

Benefits

  • Day shift work schedule (8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.).
  • Premium pay incentives for qualified applicants.
  • Opportunity for shift work as needed for program coordination.
  • Developmental opportunities through quality assurance and infection control experiences.
Full Job Description
Salary : $5,583.00 - $10,062.00 Monthly
Location : Monroe, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: NELVH-225379RNPC-082726
Department: DVA-NE LA Veterans Home
Opening Date: 08/27/2026
Closing Date: 9/1/2026 11:59 PM Central

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse-Program Coordinator to coordinate facility-wide programs, which will include, but not be limited to: Infection Control, Discharge Planning, Quality Assurance, DRG Coordinator, Utilization Review, and Support Service Review.
Minimum Qualifications
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:

Three years of experience as a licensed registered nurse; OR

A bachelor's degree in nursing plus two years of experience as a licensed registered nurse; OR

A master's degree in nursing or public health plus two years of experience as a licensed registered nurse; OR

A doctorate in nursing or public health plus one year of experience as a licensed registered nurse.

Job Specification

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

Job Duties:

As a Registered Nurse-Program Coordinator, you will plan, develop, implement, and monitor facility-wide multi-disciplinary programs, i.e., to coordinate facility-wide activities related to quality control, including, but not limited to: Infection Control, Discharge Planning, Quality Assurance, and DRG.

The Registered Nurse-Program Coordinator also:
  • Plans, schedules, implements, assesses, assures and directs infection control practices, prevention, education, and monitoring in infection control policies, procedures and practice.
  • Implements and coordinates infection control programs such as TB skin testing program, RSV assessment, Covid outbreaks/screens/vaccinations/surveillance, shingles information/vaccination, seasonal concerns such as flu and pneumococcal, etc.
  • Performs infection control surveillances throughout the home by doing rounds daily.
  • Completes / inputs / documents / reports regarding NHSN reporting requirements such as flu, Covid vaccinations, etc.
  • Utilization of proper isolation procedures - enhanced barrier precautions, transmission based precautions.

Position-Specific Details:

Location: Nursing Department of the Northeast LA Veterans Home in Monroe, Louisiana.
Appointment Type: Probational or Job Appointment
Work Schedule: Day Shift (8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.)
  • Work may involve shift work.
Compensation: Premium pay for this position per hour physically worked is listed below:
$2.00 work incentive pay upon hire
$0.25 extra credential pay upon hire for ACLS
$0.60 extra credential pay upon hire for ANCC

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:

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Jamaile Burton

Human Resources Analyst

01

Do you have possession of a valid Louisiana nursing license or a temporary nursing permit to practice professional nursing or a multi-state license issued by the Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC/eNLC) state?
  • Yes
  • No

02

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 experience will be credited from the date you put here when you attained your license.
03

Are you a current or former employee of the State of Louisiana?
  • Yes
  • No

04

If you answered yes to the above question, please list what state agency(ies) you do/did work and during what time period(s). If you answered no, indicate "N/A".
05

Are you a current or former employee of the Northeast Louisiana Veterans Home?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Question

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