Salary : $5,583.00 - $10,062.00 Monthly
Location : Jennings, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: swlvh-50-2026
Department: DVA-SW LA Veterans Home
Opening Date: 07/13/2026
Closing Date: 7/27/2026 11:59 PM Central
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:
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 InformationJob Duties:
- Performs facility-wide surveillance and data collection as part of an overall infection-control program.
- Investigates possible incidences of infection and implements remedial action.
- Works with the infection control committee and LDVA Compliance team to establish infection control standards and procedures.
- Educates staff on how to prevent and control infections.
- Informs the appropriate staff and state organizations of any reportable infections and diseases.
- Participates in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement program.
- Requires advanced education and training in the position's specialty area as required by regulatory mandate.
- Reports to the Assistant Director of Nursing and/or the Director of Nursing.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional
Compensation: This position is eligible for retention pay (per hour worked) and shift differential.
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: SW Louisiana Veterans Home HR
Charmaine Regan or Brandy Deshotel
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Do you possess a valid LOUISIANA license or temporary permit to practice as a REGISTERED NURSE, 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 experience will be credited from the date you put here when you attained your license.
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