PRACTICAL NURSE--LICENSED, 1, 2, OR 3

About the role

The Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections Services operates Rayburn Correctional Center in Angie, LA. This is an opportunity to join a dedicated team supporting public safety, working in a correctional facility where professionalism, resilience, and teamwork are essential.

Responsibilities

• Implements selective aspects of the nursing care plan, i.e., comfort, hygiene, safety measures, nutrition, etc. under progressively more generalized supervision.
• Observes patients for changes in physical and/or mental status or behavior and reports significant changes.
• Obtains specimens for laboratory testing as assigned.
• Takes vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.
• Administers medication and treatments in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Transcribes physicians' orders and records medication and patient's condition on patient's charts and other records.
• Schedules admissions, transfers, and discharges patients.
• Gathers information about patient's past and current physical and mental status.
• Performs CPR in emergency situations.

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.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications include 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.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team, and a commitment to public safety are essential.

Benefits

DOC offers a generous benefits package including a defined benefit pension plan, health insurance, 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, alternative work schedules, and the unique peace of mind that comes from working in a facility where security is always by your side.

Pay

Salary depends on level of experience.

Schedule

Set, predictable schedules.

Additional Information

Appointment Type: CLASSIFIED WAE
Career Progression Group: Licensed Practical Nurse 1, 2, or 3
Filled at the highest level of experience of the selected applicant.
Position-Specific Details: Admits, transfers, and discharges patients; gathers information about patient's past and current physical and mental status; performs CPR in emergency situations; implements selective aspects of the nursing care plan; obtains specimens for laboratory testing as assigned; takes vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure; administers medication and treatments in accordance with policies and procedures; transcribes physicians' orders and records medication and patient's condition on patient's charts and other records; receives and gives change of shift reports; requests stock drugs, medications, and supplies as assigned.

How to Apply

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. There is no guarantee that everyone who applies to this posting will be interviewed. The hiring supervisor/manager has 90 days from the closing date of the announcement to make a hiring decision.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections - Corrections Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any non-merit factor including disability.