Practical Nurse--Licensed 1, 2, Or 3 - Wae
About The Position
Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections Services is seeking a skilled and dedicated Practical Nurse to join their healthcare team at Elayn Hunt Correctional Center. This advanced role involves providing direct nursing care, supporting clinical assessments, and assisting in delivering essential medical services to individuals in a secure correctional setting. The position is ideal for a compassionate and confident nursing professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, values teamwork, and is committed to maintaining high standards of patient care. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while advancing a career in public service.
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
- This position is a ‘when actually employed’ (WAE) position without benefits.
Responsibilities
- Provides direct nursing care to offenders, including administering medications, performing treatments, monitoring vital signs, and documenting patient responses in accordance with established medical protocols.
- Assists physicians, nurse practitioners, and registered nurses with clinical procedures, examinations, and emergency interventions, ensuring proper preparation, support, and follow-up care.
- Performs advanced practical nursing tasks such as wound care, specimen collection, catheter care, blood glucose monitoring, and other delegated clinical duties requiring enhanced skill and judgment.
- Observes and evaluates patient conditions, reporting significant changes to supervisory medical staff and contributing to ongoing care planning and patient management.
- Maintains accurate and timely medical records, ensuring compliance with facility policies, nursing standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Supports chronic care and specialty clinics, helping coordinate appointments, prepare patients, and assist with ongoing treatment needs.
- Promotes a safe and therapeutic environment by following infection control practices, maintaining secure handling of medical supplies, and adhering to all correctional safety procedures.
- Provides health education and guidance to offenders within the scope of practical nursing practice, reinforcing treatment plans and promoting wellness.
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, including 4/10’s MAY be an available benefit for certain positions upon meeting the policy requirements
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
