Practical Nurse--Licensed

Licensed Practical Nurse

Dixon Correctional Institute is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented individual to join the team in the Nursing Department as a Licensed Practical Nurse! You could join the group of other medical professionals who perform the nursing and care of inmates within a state correctional facility. Learn to manage a wide spectrum of conditions, from emergency response and acute trauma, to chronic disease, wound care, and mental health.

Benefit from set, predictable schedules, a supportive multidisciplinary team, and the unique peace of mind that comes from working in a facility where security is always by your side.

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

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.

Job Duties:

Implements selective aspects of the nursing care plan, i.e., comfort, hygiene, safety measures, nutrition, etc. under progressively more generalized supervision from a Registered Nurse or Practical Nurse of a higher level. 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 the patient's condition on the patient's charts and other records. Receives and gives change of shift reports. Requests stock drugs, medications, and supplies as assigned. Administers CPR in emergency situations. Admits, transfers, and discharges patients. Gathers information about the patient's past and current physical and mental status.

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.
• Licensed Practical Nurse 1 has an SER of $19.48 per hour
• Licensed Practical Nurse 2 has an SER of $20.84 per hour
• Licensed Practical Nurse 3 has an SER of $22.30 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:
  Licensed Practical 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:
• In the supplemental questions section, applicants must authorize the HR Office of DPS&C-Corrections…