Registered Nurse 1, 2, or 3
Salary
$5,172.27 - $7,518.00 Monthly
Location
Jackson, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
villa/mp/20260706
Department
LDH-Office of Aging & Adult Services
Opening Date
07/06/2026
Closing Date
7/13/2026 11:59 PM Central
About this Job
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.
Were currently seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join our Nursing Department on the Wound Care Unit, 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.
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.
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:
Position-Specific Details:
Division: LDH/OAAS/Villa Feliciana Medical Complex Wound Care Unit
Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Detail to Special Duty
Work Schedule: 8-hour shifts Monday-Friday. Benefits of working as a Registered Nurse at VFMC include flexible work hours, paid holidays, and paid time off.
Career Progression: This position may be filled as an RN 1, 2, or 3 depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
Compensation: The Registered Nurse 1, 2, or 3 offers a Special Entrance Rate of $29.84 hourly, along with Longevity Pay, Work Incentive Pay, and Certification Pay (ACLS, ANA, etc.). The salary can be higher depending on experience. Longevity Pay, Work Incentive Pay, and Certification Pay (ACLS, ANA, etc.).
All candidates for hire must undergo drug screening and a background check.
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required 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.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
OAAS/Villa Feliciana Medical Complex
Marsha Perry, Lacey Bradham, or Tamekia Miles
5002 LA HWY 10
Jackson, LA 70748
(225) 634-4013
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities
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:
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:
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):
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Do you possess a valid Louisiana license or temporary permit to practice registered nursing or a multi-state license issued by a Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC/Enic) state?
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Please provide the issue date, expiration date, and the license number below. If no, please type N/A. NOTEORIGINAL issue date must be provided (NOT most recent renewal) as your experience will be credited from the date you put here when you attained your license.
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Have you ever been disciplined for any acts of resident abuse or neglect attributed to you?
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Have you ever been aware of any acts of abuse or neglect and failed to report these acts?
Required Question
Employer State of Louisiana
Address 1201 N 3rd St
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802
Phone (866) 783-5462
Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm