Posting number: RNPC-224601-81026KK
Department: Louisiana Works
Division: Office of Workers' Compensation
Job classification: REGISTERED NURSE--PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Posting type: Open
Categories: Administration, Miscellaneous, Medical Examiner, Program Management
Office of Workers’ Compensation
Division: Medical Services
Location: East Baton Rouge Parish
Louisiana Works transforms lives and drives prosperity by putting people at the center of everything we do. We provide one seamless door where individualized solutions create new possibilities, proving that when government works for people, Louisiana works for everyone.
The Registered Nurse-Program Coordinator will display comprehensive knowledge of nursing practices, medical terminology, and applicable laws and regulations governing workers’ compensation claims. In addition, the RN Program Coordinator will manage medical treatment guideline disputes submitted to the OWCA.
The Office of Workers’ Compensation Administration (OWCA) in Louisiana oversees the enforcement and administration of workers’ compensation laws, aiming to support early return-to-work efforts and improve workplace safety. The department manages disputed claims, conducts hearings, reviews medical treatment disputes, and investigates fraud through collaborative efforts like the GAME ON task force.
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here
Position Specific Details:
Location: Baton Rouge, La
Appointment Type: Probational / Job Appointment / Promotional / Detail to Special Duty
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 applications 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 the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
All applicants selected for employment must submit to drug screening and a background check.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Kedrick Kennedy
kedrick.kennedy@la.gov
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