Registered Nurse 1, 2, Or 3

State of Louisiana • Cottonport, LA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections Services, specifically the Raymond Laborde Correctional Center, is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented individual to join the Nursing Department as a NIGHT SHIFT REGISTERED NURSE. This role involves performing nursing duties for inmates within a state correctional facility, managing a wide spectrum of conditions from emergency response and acute trauma to chronic disease, wound care, and mental health. The position offers set, predictable schedules, a supportive multidisciplinary team, and the security of working in a facility with on-site security. The Department of Corrections values and supports its employees through recognition programs, internal promotional opportunities, clear communication, and professional development. Benefits include a defined benefit pension plan, health insurance (also available post-retirement), at least 10 paid holidays, sick and annual leave that rolls over, paid or time off for overtime, a deferred compensation plan, a flexible benefits plan, and potentially alternative work schedules like 4/10s upon meeting policy requirements.

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.
• Authorization for the HR Office of DPS&C-Corrections Services to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) by answering ‘YES’ to the PREA question.
• 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

• Performs professional nurse duties that may include administration of blood and blood components, I.V. medications, parenteral nutrition, central line therapy, etc., under the close supervision of a registered nurse of a higher level.
• Administers medications and treatments in a timely manner and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Assists in the development of nursing plans of care for patients in assigned units.

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., 4/10s may be available)
• Premium Pay ($5.00 per hour for qualifying conditions: Retention, Credentials, Experience, Shift Differential)

What This Job Offers

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