Practical Nurse-Licensed 1, 2, Or 3

State of Louisiana • Cottonport, LA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

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. Raymond Laborde Correctional Center is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented individual to join the team in the Nursing Department as a Practical Nurse-Licensed 1, 2, or 3! You could join the group of other medical professionals who perform the nursing and care of inmates within a state correctional facility. Learn to manage a wide spectrum of conditions, from emergency response and acute trauma to chronic disease, wound care, and mental health. Benefit from set, predictable schedules, a supportive multidisciplinary team, and the unique peace of mind that comes from working in a facility where security is always by your side.

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.
• An active LPN license is required.

Responsibilities

• Administers prescribed medications to the inmate population in accordance with facility protocols, ensuring accuracy, safety, and proper documentation for all medication passes.
• Transcribes provider orders with precision, entering medications, treatments, and clinical directives into the appropriate systems while adhering to regulatory and facility standards.
• Conducts nursing assessments on inmates, evaluating physical and mental health status, identifying changes in condition, and communicating findings to the appropriate clinical providers.
• Performs venipuncture and collects laboratory specimens, preparing and processing samples according to clinical guidelines and maintaining chain-of-custody requirements.
• Responds promptly to inmate medical and mental health emergencies, providing immediate triage, stabilization, and nursing interventions until advanced care is available.

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
• premium pay: A rate of $5.00 per hour for each hour worked, in addition to regular pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed