Registered Nurse

Position: REGISTERED NURSE 1, 2 OR 3
Location: Angie

Louisiana Department of

Public Safety & Corrections
- Corrections Services

www.doc.louisiana.gov

RAYBURN CORRECTIONAL CENTER

Angie, LA

At the Louisiana Department of Corrections, our mission is to promote public safety and strengthen communities through fair, professional, and responsive corrections services. We are committed to protecting the people of Louisiana with integrity, accountability, and a deep respect for the rights and dignity of all.

This is an opportunity to become part of a dedicated team supporting public safety, working in a correctional facility where professionalism, resilience, and teamwork are essential.

Why work for DOC?

* Culture: DOC values and supports employees through numerous recognition programs, creating a sense of community, prioritizing internal promotional opportunities, clear communication, and professional development.

* Growth:
Professional growth is encouraged at DOC through numerous avenues.

* Benefits: DOC offers a generous benefits package including; 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 etc.

Alternative work schedules including 4/10's MAY be an available benefit for certain positions upon meeting the policy requirements.

Please visit our website by clicking here to learn more about DOC, our facilities, and our mission.

This position will provide direct nursing care of the inmate population within a male state correctional facility. May assist in emergency code situations, and assist in development of nursing plan of care for patients in assigned units. Assists physicians with patient examinations and records patients' mental and physical health histories.

You will have to opportunity to work in a unique environment where every day is different and exciting.

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.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties:

Medication Administration

Assessment of Inmate Medical Complaints

Provide Nursing Care for Inmates Admitted to the Infirmary

Must have an RN Nursing License

In addition to providing general nursing care, this position ensures that the physician's orders are fulfilled and departmental policies and procedures are followed.  

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: PROBATION, or PROMOTION OF A PERMANENT, CLASSIFIED LOUISIANA STATE EMPLOYEE

* Current permanent status classified LA State employees may be required to accept a probational appointment if accepted.

* An employee selected for a promotion may be required to serve a trial detail prior to being permanently promoted.

* This posting may also be used to fill a vacancy as a temporary job appointment. If filled as a temporary job appointment, should a permanent position become available, the employee may be converted to a probational appointment.

Compensation:
This position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) at each level. However, the salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

* Registered Nurse 1 has an SER of $29.84 per hour

* Registered Nurse 2 has an SER of $31.93 per hour

* Registered Nurse 3 has an SER of $34.17 per hour

This position also offers premium pay……

A rate of $5.00 per hour for each hour worked, in addition to regular pay.

Career Progression Group: REGISTERED NURSE 1, 2, or 3

* Filled at the highest level of experience of the selected applicant.

* Salary depends on the level of experience.

* To see minimum qualifications and salary ranges, .

* Note regarding the advertised pay range:
The maximum amounts listed are the maximum salary amounts a person can make at each level over their career, and not the amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.

Other Important Information:

* IMPORTANT:
In the supplemental questions section, applicants must authorize the…