Registered Nurse 1, 2, Or 3
About The Position
The Louisiana Department of Corrections, Corrections Services is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse to provide direct nursing care to the inmate population within a secure, all-male state correctional facility. In this role, the incumbent will deliver hands-on clinical care, assist during emergency code situations, and contribute to the development and implementation of individualized nursing care plans for assigned units. The position also supports physicians during patient examinations and is responsible for documenting comprehensive mental and physical health histories. This role offers a unique and dynamic work environment where no two days are the same. The ideal candidate brings strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and a commitment to delivering high-quality care while supporting both patients and fellow staff members. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a challenging and rewarding correctional healthcare setting.
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.
Nice To Haves
- Strong organizational skills
- Sound judgment
- Commitment to delivering high-quality care
- Ability to support both patients and fellow staff members
Responsibilities
- Administer medications safely and accurately in accordance with established protocols and physician orders.
- Assess and evaluate inmate medical complaints, documenting findings and determining appropriate nursing interventions.
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to inmates admitted to the infirmary, including monitoring, treatment, and ongoing evaluation of patient needs.
- Assist during emergency code situations.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of individualized nursing care plans for assigned units.
- Support physicians during patient examinations.
- Document comprehensive mental and physical health histories.
Benefits
- 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
- Deferred compensation plan
- 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
