Registered Nurse Supervisor A

State of Louisiana • St. Gabriel, LA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This position will serve as a RN Supervisor A in the 64-bed Skilled Nursing Unit (SNU) at Elayn Hunt Correctional Center, a level 1 care facility. The Louisiana Department of Corrections, Corrections Services, is committed to promoting public safety and strengthening communities through fair, professional, and responsive corrections services. This role offers an opportunity to become part of a dedicated team supporting public safety in a correctional facility where professionalism, resilience, and teamwork are essential. The department values and supports employees through recognition programs, fostering a sense of community, prioritizing internal promotional opportunities, clear communication, and professional development. Professional growth is encouraged through numerous avenues.

Requirements

• Possession of a current Louisiana Registered Nurse license or a temporary permit or multi-state license issued by a Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC/eNLC) state to practice as a registered nurse
• Three years of experience as a licensed registered nurse; OR
• A bachelor's degree in nursing plus two years of experience as a licensed registered nurse; OR
• A master's degree in nursing or public health plus two years of experience as a licensed registered nurse; OR
• A doctorate in nursing or public health plus one year of experience as a licensed registered nurse.

Responsibilities

• Assumes shift responsibility for patient assignments and care of patients for assigned unit.
• Provides nursing care and utilizing the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation in the provision of direct patient care to Inmates.
• Administers medications and treatments in a timely manner and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Conducts nursing assessments via nursing rounds and communicates with the provider regarding the patient's condition to ensure a timely and accurate disposition.
• Initiates and reviews nursing plan of care for all patients and ensures that treatments and therapies specified in the plans are carried out.
• Receives health care practitioner's instructions regarding patient care and ensure that orders are transmitted to other units as needed.
• Will Supervise Registered Nurses (RN's) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN's)

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 upon meeting policy requirements)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager