Practical Nurse--Licensed 1, 2, Or 3
About The Position
The Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections Services is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse to join their healthcare team at the LA CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTE FOR WOMEN in St. Gabriel, LA. This role offers the opportunity to provide essential, patient-centered care in a secure facility while making a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of women in their custody. 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 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.
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
- Administers and documents medications in accordance with physician orders, nursing protocols, and facility policies; ensures safe medication practices, monitors for side effects or adverse reactions, and provides patient education regarding prescribed treatments.
- Prepares, organizes, and assists with multidisciplinary clinical services, including general practice, gynecology, dental, dermatology, and psychiatric clinics.
- Supports providers during examinations and procedures by setting up equipment, maintaining sterile technique, ensuring patient comfort, and accurately documenting findings and interventions.
- Conducts routine and targeted patient rounds to observe, assess, and evaluate physical conditions, mental status, and behavioral changes.
- Identifies patient needs, reports significant findings to supervising clinicians, ensures timely follow-up, and verifies that all care delivered is properly recorded in medical charts in compliance with regulatory and facility standards.
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
No Education Listed
