Practical Nurse--Licensed 1, 2, Or 3
About The Position
The Louisiana Department of Corrections, specifically the Louisiana Correctional Institute for Women (LCIW), is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide healthcare services to incarcerated women. This role is crucial for supporting public safety and ensuring the well-being of a vulnerable population within a correctional facility. The position emphasizes professionalism, resilience, and teamwork. LCIW values its employees through recognition programs, internal promotion opportunities, clear communication, and professional development. The department offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a pension plan, health insurance (also available post-retirement), paid holidays, generous leave accrual, overtime compensation, deferred compensation, flexible benefits, and potential for alternative work schedules like 4/10s.
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.
- Authorization for the HR Office of DPS&C-Corrections Services to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA).
- Official documentation for any degree, certificate, special license, or DD-214 must be verified prior to hire.
- Accompanying transcript for verification if qualifying experience is based on college credit/college hours.
Responsibilities
- Administers and documents medications in accordance with physician orders, nursing protocols, and facility policies, ensuring accuracy, safety, and accountability.
- Prepares, organizes, and assists with multidisciplinary clinics, including general practice, gynecology, dental, dermatology, and psychiatric clinics.
- Supports providers during examinations and procedures by preparing equipment, positioning patients, and maintaining sterile technique.
- Conducts routine patient rounds to observe, assess, and document patients’ physical conditions, behaviors, and responses to treatment.
- Identifies changes in health status, ensures continuity of care, and communicates findings promptly to supervising medical staff.
Benefits
- Defined benefit pension plan
- Health insurance (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
