Registered Nurse 4

About This Job The Registered Nurse 4 position falls within the Support Section of the Louisiana State Police. More specifically, the position is held within the Training Academy under the supervision of the Medical Coordinator, a commissioned Lieutenant. The Registered Nurse 4 (RN4) conducts early “sick call” visits for the cadets attending the rigorous, physical State Police Academy. This includes conducting assessments, making clinical decisions, and providing interventions to treat a variety of pathology along with acting as a vital role in the continuity of care. The necessity of this position is critical in the multiple operations of the Training Academy. The ultimate goal in staffing this position is to promote healthy training and a safe work environment, leading to a reduction in sickness and injury. Selected Preferred Competencies: Acting Decisively: The ability to make timely, confident decisions using sound reason. Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes. Making Accurate Judgments: The ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning. Solving Problems: The ability to identify root causes, analyze relevant data, and apply practical or innovative solutions to challenges. Thinking Critically: The ability to analyze information objectively, identify connections across sources, and form logical, well supported conclusions. 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. Job Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here. Job Duties: Job Duties and Other Information The Registered Nurse 4 (RN4) conducts early “sick call” visits for the cadets attending the rigorous, physical State Police Academy. This includes conducting assessments, making clinical decisions, and providing interventions to treat a variety of pathology along with acting as a vital role in the continuity of care. Additionally, the RN4 is responsible for transporting cadets to medically necessary appointments of State Police’s various healthcare partners, and covering training conducted off-site such as JESTC to treat emergency conditions that may arise. Further, it is the responsibility of the RN4 to conduct medical stand-by at State Police in-service training to mitigate any emergency conditions that may arise along with teaching blood-borne pathogens. Lastly, the RN4 also provides medical stand-by for pre-hire physical assessments to alleviate any medical issues that may occur. Position-Specific Details: Appointment Type: This position is a Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment. Career Progression: This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group. Location: This position will be located in East Baton Rouge. Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience. 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 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 by selecting the 'Applications' link after logging into their account. Applications without the education and/or work experience sections completed will be considered incomplete and will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of work experience. An application may be considered incomplete if the work experience and education sections are not completed. In the event there is a preferred reemployment list for this position, the position may be filled from that list with no other interviews. For More Information, Please Contact: Department of Public Safety ATTN: Human Resources/Elyssa Schexsnayder P. O. BOX 66614 Baton Rouge, LA. 70896 Email: dpsemployeeadministration@la.gov If you are contacted for an interview, please let us know at that time if you will need special accommodations. NOTE: THE SELECTED CANDIDATE MUST TAKE AND PASS A DRUG SCREEN AND BACKGROUND CHECK PRIOR TO APPOINTMENT. The Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Public Safety Services, is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment-related resources available for those with disabilities, refer to the Louisiana Employment Resource Guide 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: 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 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 To ensure compliance with DPS-PSS Policy 01-02.01 Nepotism, no individual may be hired, promoted, demoted or transferred within DPS, if the individual is related to another employee who is, or would be, within their line of supervision. Relative is defined as: child, step-child, sibling, spouse, parent, step-parent, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, grandchild, grandparent, and any "in law" relationship. Are you related to anyone employed with the Department of Public Safety, Public Safety Services? Yes No 02 If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please list the name of your relative and relationship. 03 Do you possess a valid LOUISIANA license or temporary permit to practice as a REGISTERED NURSE, OR a multi-state license issued by a Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC/eNLC) state? Yes No 04 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. ***NOTE***ORIGINAL issue date must be provided (NOT most recent renewal) as your professional nursing experience will be credited from the date you put here when you attained your RN license. 05 AD: Acting Decisively - How well do you make timely, confident decisions using sound reasoning? I avoid making decisions, rely on others, and struggle to stay confident under pressure. I make decisions with help, second-guess myself, and tend to stick with familiar methods. I make timely decisions, take responsibility for the outcome, and explain my reasoning clearly. I make bold decisions, adapt quickly, and help lead others through uncertainty. 06 AD: Acting Decisively - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid. 07 DA: Demonstrating Accountability - How well do you take responsibility for your actions, results, and performance? I avoid responsibility, deliver poor work, and resist feedback. I take ownership when prompted and meet basic expectations. I own results, meet standards, and respond to feedback professionally. I drive high performance, prevent issues, and model accountability. 08 DA: Demonstrating Accountability - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid. 09 MAJ: Making Accurate Judgments - How do you make decisions when faced with choices, risks, or limited information? I make reactive or delayed decisions and sometimes overlook risks, priorities, or potential bias. I try to weigh options but struggle when there’s uncertainty, competing priorities, or unclear outcomes. I make timely, well-reasoned decisions by using available information, context, and trade-offs. I make sound decisions in complex situations, lead others through ambiguity, and adapt as new information emerges. 10 MAJ: Making Accurate Judgments - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid. 11 SP: Solving Problems - How do you approach challenges and work toward effective solutions? I focus on surface issues, miss root causes, or struggle to follow through on solutions. I gather some information, but my solutions may not be fully thought through or feasible. I analyze problems thoroughly, identify root causes, and follow through with realistic, adaptable solutions. I anticipate and solve complex problems, develop innovative solutions, and improve systems based on outcomes and feedback. 12 SP: Solving Problems - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid. 13 TCr: Thinking Critically - How do you analyze information and draw meaningful conclusions from it? I miss key details or oversimplify information, and my conclusions may not be based on evidence. I try to analyze information, but I may overlook the relevance or credibility of my sources. I analyze key information, consider the evidence, and form logical conclusions based on credible sources. I uncover deeper insights by connecting different sources, questioning assumptions, and identifying patterns. 14 TCr: Thinking…