Practical Nurse - Licensed 1, 2, Or 3
About The Position
This is a nighttime position at the Raymond Laborde Correctional Center within the Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections Services. The mission of the Department of Corrections is to promote public safety and strengthen communities through fair, professional, and responsive corrections services. This role involves performing nursing and care of inmates within a state correctional facility, managing a wide spectrum of conditions from emergency response and acute trauma to chronic disease, wound care, and mental health. The position offers set, predictable schedules, a supportive multidisciplinary team, and the security of working in a facility where security is always present. The Department of Corrections values and supports employees through recognition programs, fostering a sense of community, prioritizing internal promotional opportunities, clear communication, and professional development. Professional growth is encouraged through numerous avenues. DOC offers a generous benefits package including a defined benefit pension plan, health insurance (also available post-retirement), at least 10 paid holidays, sick and annual leave that rolls over, paid or time off accrued for hours worked over 40 per week, a deferred compensation plan, a flexible benefits plan, and alternate work schedules (such as 4/10s, which may be available upon meeting policy requirements).
Requirements
- Possession of a current Louisiana Practical Nurse license, a temporary permit, or a multi-state license issued by a Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC/eNLC) state.
Responsibilities
- Medication administration to the inmate population
- Transcribe providers’ orders as prescribed
- Assessments of inmates
- Draw labs on inmates
- Respond to inmate emergencies as needed
Benefits
- Defined benefit pension plan
- Health insurance that is also available post-retirement
- At least 10 paid holidays
- Sick and annual leave that rolls over from year to year
- Paid or time off accrued for hours worked over 40 per week
- Deferred compensation plan
- Flexible benefits plan
- Alternate work schedules (e.g., 4/10s may be available)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
