Registered Nurse 3

State of Louisiana Baton Rouge, LA 70802, US

$4,876 - $8,788 / month

Northwestern State University of Louisiana is currently recruiting qualified candidates for the position of Registered Nurse 3 within Health Services at Northwestern State University's Cenla and Leesville campuses.

The Registered Nurse 3 (RN 3) provides comprehensive nursing services to university students through assessment, treatment, health education, care coordination, and referrals. This role promotes student health and wellness by offering direct patient care, developing individualized care plans, maintaining medical records, and ensuring compliance with health and clinical requirements. The RN 3 also supports the day-to-day operations of campus health clinics, including the management of clinical supplies, equipment, policies, and regulatory compliance. Additionally, the position involves participation in committee service, professional development, and university initiatives while representing the institution in a professional and student-centered manner.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:

Two years of experience as a licensed registered nurse; OR

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

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

A doctorate in nursing or public health.The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties:

Key Responsibilities:

Provide Direct Patient Care: Conduct nursing assessments, develop and implement individualized care plans, administer interventions, provide health education, and coordinate referrals to support student health and wellness.
Manage Student Health Compliance: Monitor and maintain student compliance with clinical and health credentialing requirements while ensuring accurate and confidential medical record documentation.
Promote Health and Wellness: Plan and deliver health education programs, outreach initiatives, wellness events, and health fairs for the university community.
Support Clinic Operations: Coordinate clinic equipment, supplies, and resources to ensure efficient day-to-day operations and compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Contribute to University Service and Professional Practice: Participate in committee work, maintain required certifications and training, and represent the university in a professional and student-centered manner.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment type: Full-time, Probational
Work schedule: Monday to Thursday: 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Friday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Work location: The College of Nursing at both Alexandria and Leesville campuses.

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:

Antigone Speed, HR Specialist

speeda@nsula.edu
Northwestern State University

Institutional Effectiveness & Human Resources

Notice of Non-Discrimination

(Full Disclosure)

Northwestern State University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

All complaints or inquiries related to Title IX should be directed to the Director of Title IX Compliance and Title IX Coordinator, Julie Powell (318-357-5570), Room 306 of the Friedman Student Union, or email tix@nsula.edu.

In accordance with Section 35.106 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), all participants, applicants, organizations, and interested individuals are advised and noticed that the ADA Coordinator for Northwestern State University for facilities is the Director of University Affairs, Jennifer Kelly (318-357-4300), located in Room 128 Caspari Hall or email andersonje@nsula.edu. For student academic services, contact the Director of Access and Disability Support, Crissey Smith (318-357-5460), located in Room 111 Watson Memorial Library or email smithcr@nsula.edu. For faculty/staff accommodations and services, contact the Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Human Resources, Veronica M. Biscoe (318-357-6359), Room 111, Caspari Hall, or email ramirezv@nsula.edu.

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