Salary : $6,780.00 - $9,856.00 Monthly
Location : Jackson, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number:
Department: LDH-Office of Aging & Adult Services
Opening Date: 08/03/2026
Closing Date: 8/8/2026 11:59 PM Central

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:

• Supervise and provide direct patient care involving complex procedures (e.g., central lines, wound care, TPN, IVP medications, trach and respiratory care).
• Assess patients, develop and monitor care plans, and ensure compliance with state and federal standards.
• Oversee shift operations, including staffing, scheduling, and emergency response coordination.
• Conduct and verify shift reports, controlled drug counts, and physician order transcriptions.
• Provide leadership during emergencies and serve as acting supervisor in the absence of higher-level RN supervision.
• Audit nursing documentation, evaluate staff performance, and provide training or counseling as needed.
• Liaise with families, physicians, other facilities, and external agencies regarding patient care and transitions.
• Order and maintain necessary medical supplies.
• Perform related duties to support the smooth operation of the Nursing Services Department.

Position-Specific Details:

Division: Nursing Department of LDH/OAAS/Villa Feliciana Medical Complex

Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Detail to Special Duty

Work Schedule: 12 hours with rotating weekends. The shifts are Nights: 5:45 p.m. - 6:15 a.m.

Compensation: The Registered Nurse Supervisor A offers a Special Entrance Rate of $39.12 hourly, along with Scheduled Overtime, Longevity Pay, Work Incentive Pay, and Certification Pay (ACLS, ANA, etc.), and Shift Differential Pay. The salary can be higher depending on experience.

This position is also eligible for tuition repayment of up to 85% through the Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program. For more information on this program, click

All candidates for hire must undergo drug screening and a background check.
How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required 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:

OAAS/Villa Feliciana Medical Complex

Marsha Perry, Lacey Bradham, or Tamekia Miles

5002 LA HWY 10

Jackson, LA 70748

(225) 634-4013

01

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?

• 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

Have you ever been disciplined for any acts of resident abuse or neglect attributed to you?

• Yes
• No

04

Have you ever been aware of any acts of abuse or neglect and failed to report these acts?

• Yes
• No

Required Question