Louisiana Department of State Civil Service
RN Supervisor A
Louisiana Department of State Civil Service, Jackson, Louisiana, United States, 70748
RN Supervisor A
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RN Supervisor A
Salary
$5,477.00 - $9,856.00 Monthly
Location
Jackson, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
ELMHS9.29.25RNSA
Department
LDH-Office of Behavioral Health
Opening Date
09/29/2025
Closing Date
10/6/2025 11:59 PM Central
Description
Benefits
Questions
About this Job
Division : Within the Nursing Department at ELMHS, Located in Jackson, LA
The Mission of ELMHS is to provide mental health evaluation, treatment, habilitation, and consultation for adults. Programs include inpatient interventions, jail-based evaluations, supervised group home and residential programs, forensic evaluation, care, custody, and aftercare; intermediate and long-term psychiatric care are coordinated with the total system of care in Louisiana
ELMHS is looking for a driven and detail-oriented individual to join the Nursing Department as anRNSA.
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 foundhere.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
In this role, you will:
Plan, manage, and direct total nursing service of a multi-service patient area on a 12 hour basis and coordinates patient and nursing activities with other departments and disciplines.
Perform all the duties required of a professional nurse and serves as a role model for all levels of professional nurses and paraprofessional staff.
Make nursing/supervisory rounds and monitor treatment performance/patient care and record documentation to assure compliance with defined standards.
Orient new personnel to the unit.
Provide direct administrative supervision, support and consultation to nursing staff on assigned unit.
Develop performance plan with subordinates, monitor work, provide coaching and training as needed, and objectively evaluates performance of subordinates.
Assist employees in identifying educational needs and assure staff development participation for self and subordinates.
Initiate and respond to various codes and supervises staff to assure procedure is done correctly.
Interpret standards of care and policies/procedures defined by nursing, E.L.M.H.S., LDH, OBH, and Civil Service and assure adherence to same.
Work with RN Supervisor B in identifying, analyzing, and resolving unit problems.
Assist with scheduling and leave approval for subordinates when necessary; assume duties of RN Supervisor B as assigned.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Detail
Compensation:
This position has an SER of $39.12 an hour or $3129.60 bi-weekly
This position is eligible for the following premium pays (Per Hour Physically Worked):
Facility Longevity – Starting at $2.00
Recruitment/Retention - $10.00
Recruitment/Retention – 2.00$
This position qualifies for shift differentials, with rates varying based on shift time, day of the week, and holidays.
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
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). Resumeswill 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:
Leigh Moore
ELMHS HR
ELMHS-HR@LA.GOV
225-634-0680
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
Mardi Gras,
Good Friday,
Memorial Day,
Independence Day,
Labor Day,
Veteran's Day,
Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your_Retirement_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system
Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
01
Have you ever been on probation or sentenced to jail/prison as a result of a felony conviction or guilty plea to a felony charge?
Yes
No
02
If ‘Yes’, give the law enforcement authority (city police, sheriff, FBI, etc.), the offense, place and disposition of case. If ‘No’, enter N/A.
03
Are you a current, permanent employee at Eastern Louisiana Mental Health System?
Yes
No
04
Do you possess a valid Louisiana license or temporary permit to practice as a registered nursing or a multi-state license issued by a Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC/eNLC) state?
Yes
No
05
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
Required Question
Employer
State of Louisiana
Address
For agency contact information, please refer to
the supplemental information above.
Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802
Phone
(866) 783-5462
Website
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm
Apply
Please verify your email addressVerify Email
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RN Supervisor A
Salary
$5,477.00 - $9,856.00 Monthly
Location
Jackson, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
ELMHS9.29.25RNSA
Department
LDH-Office of Behavioral Health
Opening Date
09/29/2025
Closing Date
10/6/2025 11:59 PM Central
Description
Benefits
Questions
About this Job
Division : Within the Nursing Department at ELMHS, Located in Jackson, LA
The Mission of ELMHS is to provide mental health evaluation, treatment, habilitation, and consultation for adults. Programs include inpatient interventions, jail-based evaluations, supervised group home and residential programs, forensic evaluation, care, custody, and aftercare; intermediate and long-term psychiatric care are coordinated with the total system of care in Louisiana
ELMHS is looking for a driven and detail-oriented individual to join the Nursing Department as anRNSA.
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 foundhere.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
In this role, you will:
Plan, manage, and direct total nursing service of a multi-service patient area on a 12 hour basis and coordinates patient and nursing activities with other departments and disciplines.
Perform all the duties required of a professional nurse and serves as a role model for all levels of professional nurses and paraprofessional staff.
Make nursing/supervisory rounds and monitor treatment performance/patient care and record documentation to assure compliance with defined standards.
Orient new personnel to the unit.
Provide direct administrative supervision, support and consultation to nursing staff on assigned unit.
Develop performance plan with subordinates, monitor work, provide coaching and training as needed, and objectively evaluates performance of subordinates.
Assist employees in identifying educational needs and assure staff development participation for self and subordinates.
Initiate and respond to various codes and supervises staff to assure procedure is done correctly.
Interpret standards of care and policies/procedures defined by nursing, E.L.M.H.S., LDH, OBH, and Civil Service and assure adherence to same.
Work with RN Supervisor B in identifying, analyzing, and resolving unit problems.
Assist with scheduling and leave approval for subordinates when necessary; assume duties of RN Supervisor B as assigned.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Detail
Compensation:
This position has an SER of $39.12 an hour or $3129.60 bi-weekly
This position is eligible for the following premium pays (Per Hour Physically Worked):
Facility Longevity – Starting at $2.00
Recruitment/Retention - $10.00
Recruitment/Retention – 2.00$
This position qualifies for shift differentials, with rates varying based on shift time, day of the week, and holidays.
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
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). Resumeswill 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:
Leigh Moore
ELMHS HR
ELMHS-HR@LA.GOV
225-634-0680
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
Mardi Gras,
Good Friday,
Memorial Day,
Independence Day,
Labor Day,
Veteran's Day,
Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your_Retirement_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system
Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
01
Have you ever been on probation or sentenced to jail/prison as a result of a felony conviction or guilty plea to a felony charge?
Yes
No
02
If ‘Yes’, give the law enforcement authority (city police, sheriff, FBI, etc.), the offense, place and disposition of case. If ‘No’, enter N/A.
03
Are you a current, permanent employee at Eastern Louisiana Mental Health System?
Yes
No
04
Do you possess a valid Louisiana license or temporary permit to practice as a registered nursing or a multi-state license issued by a Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC/eNLC) state?
Yes
No
05
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
Required Question
Employer
State of Louisiana
Address
For agency contact information, please refer to
the supplemental information above.
Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802
Phone
(866) 783-5462
Website
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm
Apply
Please verify your email addressVerify Email