Registered Nurse 1, 2, or 3

Posting number: villa/mp/20260806

Department: LDH-Office of Aging & Adult Services

Job classification: REGISTERED NURSE 1

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Nursing

Summary

Villa Feliciana Medical Complex (VFMC), nestled in the heart of East Feliciana Parish in Jackson, Louisiana, invites dedicated healthcare professionals to join our team. We provide compassionate, high-quality services to individuals living with chronic diseases, disabilities, terminal illnesses, and infectious conditions such as HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis. Our goal is to create a homelike, safe environment where every patient receives personalized care designed to improve their quality of life.

We are looking for a Registered Nurse responsible for delivering skilled, compassionate care to patients with complex medical needs.  If you thrive in a team-oriented setting and are committed to making a difference, we encourage you to apply.

Examples of duties

Qualifications

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

Supplemental information

Job Duties:

• Deliver Skilled Nursing Care: Provide direct, hands-on care to patients with complex medical needs, including administering medications, treatments, IV therapies, blood products, and central line management.
• Monitor and Document Patient Status: Conduct regular patient assessments, make rounds with physicians, maintain accurate medical records, and ensure timely documentation of patient care and progress.
• Coordinate Patient Care: Transcribe and carry out physician orders, assist with exams, admissions, discharges, and transfers, and provide shift change reports to ensure continuity of care.
• Support Quality Improvement: Participate in care planning, patient conferences, utilization reviews, and quality assurance activities to promote best practices and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain Clinical Readiness: Ensure unit supplies and equipment are maintained, uphold RN licensure and education requirements, and perform other duties to support effective nursing operations.

Position-Specific Details:

Location: This vacancy is located in the Nursing Department of LDH/OAAS/Villa Feliciana Medical Complex, Jackson, Louisiana.
Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Detail to Special Duty  
Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Registered Nurse 1, 2, or 3.

Work Schedule: 12 hours with rotating weekends.  The shifts are 5:45 am - 6:15 pm or 5:45 pm - 6:15 am. 

Compensation: The Registered Nurse 1 offers a Special Entrance Rate of $29.84 hourly, along with premium pay of up to $15.00 per hour. This is the minimum compensation that may be offered. The job title and salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and 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