Registered Nurse Supervisor A
Salary
$5,583.00 - $10,062.00 Monthly
Location
Pineville, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
CLSH-2026-45
Department
LDH-Office of Behavioral Health
Opening Date
06/08/2026
Closing Date
6/15/2026 11:59 PM Central
About this Job
Central Louisiana State Hospital located in Pineville, Louisiana is seeking applicants for a vacant position in our NURSING DEPARTMENT as a Registered Nurse Supervisor A who provides first line supervision of nursing services either in a clinical, educational, or programmatic setting.
The Registered Nurse Supervisor A plays a vital role for the Louisiana Department of Health in the Behavioral Health community by utilizing CLSH's values and mission to deliver quality and effective care to our patients. The hospital is highly committed to cooperative work with other state agencies and with the state and regional mental health program to insure the integration and coordination of hospital-community services into a comprehensive system of mental health care.
CLSH MISSION: Strive to provide quality, person-centered care with focus on recovery and resiliency in a safe and secure environment.
CLSH VISION: Strive to be the best public psychiatric hospital possible
CLSH VALUES "I CARE": Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence
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 bachelors degree in nursing plus two years of experience as a licensed registered nurse; OR
A masters 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 found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
Supervises, directs, and assigns work to Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Nursing Assistant Supervisors, and Nursing Assistants during an assigned 12-hour shift.
Communicates progressive information regarding performance of subordinate staff to administrative personnel.
Counsels with subordinate team members. Recommends hires, promotions, disciplinary actions and other personnel matters.
Assists nursing in-service department in orientation of new employees.
Conducts individual and group in-service training and communication for unit staff concerning unit or hospital policy changes.
Investigates, documents, and reports unusual incidents.
Makes safety rounds frequently. Observes for and requests repairs and general maintenance upkeep.
Attends meetings, in-services and conferences.
Maintains patient classification records, updating daily.
Serves on hospital committees as assigned.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probation, Promotion, Demotion or Transfer.
Compensation: Registered Nurse Supervisor A has a special entry rate of $39.12/hour.
In addition to the special entry rate of pay/hour, this position receives:
Premium Pay of $10.00/hour worked
Longevity Pay starting at an additional $2.00/hour worked, up to $5.00/hour worked
Shift Differential is also earned, depending on the time of shift worked
Schedule: Rotating 12-hour Day Shift
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.
Contact Information
Brandon Luneau
Central Louisiana State Hospital
6250 Esler Field Road, Pineville, LA 71360
brandon.luneau@la.gov
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 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?
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If you answered YES to the question above, please list the license TYPE, NUMBER, ISSUING STATE, ORIGINAL ISSUE DATE, and EXPIRATION DATE. If you answered NO, enter 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.
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