REGISTERED NURSE 1, 2, or 3

About the role

The Louisiana Department of Corrections, specifically the LA Correctional Institute for Women in St. Gabriel, LA, seeks a Registered Nurse to provide nursing activities and quality patient care to female inmates at the Infirmary. The position is part of a dedicated team committed to public safety and community strength.

Responsibilities

• Distribute medication
• Set up and assist with clinics, including general practice, gynecology, dental, dermatology, and psychiatric clinics when needed
• Aid with examinations and procedures
• Makes regular patient rounds to observe and assess patients' physical conditions and behaviors, evaluating the quality of care provided and ensuring proper documentation of treatment
• Conduct intake and/or admission of new residents, initiate medical charts, and set up residents for lab and x-ray work

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications: - 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.

Job Specification

For more details on the official job specifications, refer to the State Civil Service guidelines available here.

Compensation

• This position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) at each level, with salaries determined based on qualifications and experience.
• Premium Pay of $5.00 per hour for each hour worked, in addition to regular pay.
• Career Progression Group: Registered Nurse 1, 2, or 3.

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
• A deferred compensation plan
• A flexible benefits plan
• Alternative work schedules including 4/10’s

Other Important Information

• IMPORTANT: In the supplemental questions section, applicants must authorize the HR Office of DPS&C-Corrections Services to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA).
• To apply, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic 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.

How To Apply

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application.

Additional Information

• Important dates and deadlines are available in the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
• 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.
• Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application.