What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse 4 position at LDH-Office of Public Health?
Salary
$5,217.00 - $9,403.00 Monthly
Location
Thibodaux, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
OPH/PTT/220663
Department
LDH-Office of Public Health
Opening Date
05/01/2026
Closing Date
5/15/2026 11:59 PM Central
About this Job
The mission of the Louisiana Department of Health is to protect and promote health and to ensure access to medical, preventive, and rehabilitative services for all residents of the State of Louisiana.
Learn more about Louisiana Department of Health
Step into a dynamic, region-wide leadership role as a Registered Nurse 4 (RN4) Float Nurse, where your skills will directly support and strengthen public health services across multiple communities. In this high-impact position, you’ll provide hands-on care across a variety of programs—from immunizations and maternal-child health to infectious disease and chronic care—while ensuring clinics remain fully supported and operational. You’ll also take on a key leadership role, guiding staff, stepping in where needed, and helping maintain continuity of care for patients across Region 3. If you’re a versatile, experienced nurse who thrives in fast-paced environments and is passionate about making a difference on a broader scale, this is your opportunity to expand your reach and lead meaningful public health efforts.
The RN4 may also be called upon to assist during public health emergencies or disasters, including shelter assignments, as part of the region’s overall emergency response efforts.
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:
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.
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.
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:
- Serves as lead nurse in the absence of higher-level supervision, overseeing clinic operations and providing guidance to staff across multiple public health programs
- Delivers comprehensive nursing care in OPH clinics (WIC, Reproductive Health, Genetics, Immunizations, STI, and TB) by conducting assessments, obtaining health histories, and implementing care plans
- Provides patient education and preventive health guidance, while coordinating referrals to appropriate healthcare providers and community resources for follow-up care
- Leads STI services by conducting assessments, collecting specimens, interpreting test results, administering treatment, and collaborating with Disease Intervention Specialists on investigations and education
- Supports quality assurance by maintaining accurate immunization records, adhering to CQI standards, ensuring HIPAA compliance, and assisting with proper medical record management
- Performs home visits for high-risk populations, including TB monitoring, Direct Observed Therapy (DOT), immunizations, and family support services such as SIDS follow-ups
- Maintains clinical compliance and readiness by following state nursing regulations, adhering to CDC and OPH guidelines, managing medical equipment and vaccines, and participating in ongoing training and professional development
Position-Specific Details:
Location: Office of Public Health / Region 3-BRCO / Lafourche Parish
Appointment Type: This position may be filled as a Probationary appointment
Cost Center: 3262109003
Position Number(s): 119685
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
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 the position 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. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
Paul Tran
Paul.Tran3@la.gov
LA Department of Health (LDH)
Division of Human Resources
PO Box 4818
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
225-342-6477
This organization participates in E-verify, and for more information on E-verify, please contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218.
LDH supports Louisiana’s commitment to being a State as a Model Employer (SAME) by promoting the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
Information on the Louisiana Works, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here.
LDH is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to recruit a highly productive and diverse workforce and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non-merit factor.
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through 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:
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 at https://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.
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 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
Salary : $5,217 - $9,403