Salary : $5,583.00 - $10,062.00 Monthly
Location : Jackson, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: ELMHS11.5.26RNPC
Department: LDH-Office of State Healthcare Facilities
Division: Eastern LA Mental Health System
Opening Date: 11/06/2026
Closing Date: 11/13/2026 11:59 PM Central
About this JobDivision: The Nursing Department at the Eastern Louisiana Mental Health System in Jackson, LA.
The Nursing Department is looking for a RN Program Coordinator who will support the Nursing Department by coordinating performance improvement activities, updating and maintaining nursing policies, and conducting internal audits to ensure documentation and practice meet regulatory standards. The position assists with recruiting nurses and managing contract nurse processes, including contracts, invoices, and timesheets. It also helps develop compliance-related procedures, supports education on patient safety and regulatory requirements, reviews variance reports, participates in committees, and ensures timely communication throughout the department. Additionally, the Coordinator maintains all required licensure, training, and accreditation-related competencies and performs duties assigned by the Assistant Director of Nursing to support smooth nursing operations.
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 Information Job Duties:
In this role, you will:
- Coordinates the development and implementation of unit performance improvement plans, participates in department performance improvement plans.
- Reviews, coordinates and provides guidance to formulate policies and procedures regarding compliance-related activities within the operational process of Nursing Service and clinical provision of care areas.
- Investigates and acts on compliance related matters in concert with appropriate departments, correlating information to improve Nursing Service.
- Participates in System/Committee meetings as required and/or assigned by Nursing Administration.
- Participate in education trainings that are mandatory for accreditation and licensure of the facility.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: The position may be filled as a Probational (open to all qualified applicants); a promotion (open to all statewide classified And Agency-Wide permanent status employees); or by Detail to Special Duty. Current permanent status, classified employees may be required to accept a Probational appointment if selected.
Compensation: This position has a Special Interest Rate (SER): $3,129.60 bi-weekly/ $39.12 hourly.
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:Virginia Pace
ELMHS/Human Resources Department
ELMHS-HR@LA.GOV
225-634-0259
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Are you a current employee at Eastern Louisiana Mental Health System?
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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.
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