Registered Nurse Supervisor A

                                                                                                                

Department MISSION

To protect children, empower families, and strengthen communities so every child grows up safe, stable, and strong. 

Department VISION

A future where every child thrives in a loving environment, supported by empowered families and resilient communities.

Department VALUES

Treating all people with dignity, compassion and respect, while providing services with integrity.
At The Department of Children and Family Services, our mission is to empower communities and improve lives by delivering responsive, inclusive, and forward-thinking public services. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity.  

Join Our Team at DCFS: Registered Nurse Supervisor A

The position is responsible for overseeing clinical consultation activities related to behavioral health needs of children involved with Child Welfare, including psychiatric instability, trauma-related conditions, developmental concerns, and substance use.

If you're driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact—this could be the opportunity for you!

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.The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties:

• Provides advanced behavioral health consultation and second-line clinical oversight for high-risk and complex cases. Plans and directs behavioral health nursing services across assigned regions, including review of psychiatric evaluations, treatment plans, and medication regimens.

• Provides direct and functional supervision of Behavioral Health Nurses and related staff.

• Assigns and reviews work, supports case triage and workload distribution, and evaluates staff performance to ensure quality and consistency of services. 

• Serves as the operational liaison between DCFS and the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH), including the Office of Behavioral Health (OBH), as well as Managed Care Organizations and behavioral health providers

• Assists in the development of policies, procedures, and clinical protocols and is responsible for implementation and interpretation within behavioral health nursing operations.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: This position will be filled as a job appointment that may last up to 48 months. 

Work Schedule:  Typically, work hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday – Friday.  Flexible work schedules are available after meeting certain criteria and is dependent upon the position you are applying for.  Some positions require working shifts.  

Compensation:  This position has a SER: (Level- MS-519) -SER Biweekly-$3129.60

Work Location: Baton Rouge, La

Louisiana HB 420 requires all prospective DCFS employees to complete and clear multiple background clearances prior to employment with this agency. 

Active Louisiana RN license (or compact/multi-state license recognized by Louisiana) is required and must be maintained. Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are required due to travel across multiple regions.

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 this application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).  Resumeswill notbe 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:

Eulanda Batiste-Eulanda.Batiste.DCFS@La.gov

DCFS is an “Equal Opportunity Employer”, and Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.