Practical Nurse--Licensed

Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections Services

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St. Gabriel, 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.

Elayn Hunt Correctional Center 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.

• Culture
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  DOC values and supports employees through numerous recognition programs, creating a sense of community, prioritizing internal promotional opportunities, clear communication, and professional development.
• Growth
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  Professional growth is encouraged at DOC through numerous avenues.
• Benefits
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  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.

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.

• Provide direct patient care, including comfort, hygiene, safety, nutrition, and overall well-being, under RN or senior LPN guidance.

• Monitor and assess patients,promptlyreportingchangesinphysicalormentalstatustothehealthcareteam.

• Collectspecimens,performdiagnostictests,andaccuratelyrecordvital signs (temperature,pulse,respiration,blood pressure).

• Administer medications and treatments safely,followingestablishedprotocolsanddocumentingcareaccurately.

• Participateinshift handovers,ensuringcontinuityofcareandclearcommunicationwiththeteam.

• Assistwithpatient admissions, transfers, and discharges,maintainingsafetyandefficiency.

• Respond to emergencies, including performing CPR and first aidasneeded.

• Manage inventory and supplies, requesting and restocking medications and equipment to support patient care.

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…