Practical Nurse--Licensed 1, 2, Or 3
About The Position
The Louisiana Department of Corrections, Corrections Services is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse to join their healthcare team at the Louisiana Correctional Institute for Women. This role offers the opportunity to provide essential medical care, promote wellness, and support the health needs of women in a secure correctional environment. The department's mission is to promote public safety and strengthen communities through fair, professional, and responsive corrections services, with a commitment to integrity, accountability, and respect for the rights and dignity of all. This is an opportunity to become part of a dedicated team supporting public safety, working in a correctional facility where professionalism, resilience, and teamwork are essential. The department values and supports employees through numerous recognition programs, creating a sense of community, prioritizing internal promotional opportunities, clear communication, and professional development. Professional growth is encouraged through numerous avenues. This position is a job appointment, which is temporary and can last up to four years, with the possibility of conversion to a permanent position if one becomes available. The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience, with Special Entrance Rates (SER) for each level and premium pay for hours worked.
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.
- Applicants must authorize the HR Office of DPS&C-Corrections Services to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), to be considered for employment, by answering ‘YES’ to the PREA question.
- Any degree, certificate, special license, or DD-214 must be verified by official documentation prior to hire.
- Any qualifying experience that is based on college credit/college hours should have an accompanying transcript for verification.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a correctional healthcare setting.
- Experience with electronic health records.
Responsibilities
- Administers and documents medications in accordance with established protocols, ensuring accuracy, safety, and compliance with all correctional healthcare standards.
- Prepares, organizes, and assists with on-site medical clinics, including general practice, gynecology, dental, dermatology, and psychiatric clinics as needed.
- Supports providers during examinations and procedures by preparing equipment, positioning patients, and maintaining a clean, efficient clinical environment.
- Conducts routine patient rounds to observe, assess, and monitor physical conditions, behaviors, and overall well-being.
- Identifies changes in health status, ensures timely follow-up, evaluates the quality of care delivered, and maintains thorough, accurate documentation of all assessments and treatments.
Benefits
- A 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
- A deferred compensation plan
- A flexible benefits plan
- Alternate work schedules (e.g., 4/10's may be available)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
