Licensed Practical Nurse – Corrections; Career

Louisiana Department of

Public Safety & Corrections –

Corrections Services

www.doc.louisiana.gov

DIXON CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTE

Jackson, LA

THIS POSITION WILL BE FILLED AS A PROBATIONAL APPOINTMENT

orPROMOTION OF A PERMANENT CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEEOF

LOUISIANA STATE GOVERNMENT (State Employee)

SALARY DEPENDENT ON QUALIFICATIONS

This position has a Special Entrance Rate at each level

Practical Nurse-Licensed 1 has an SER of $19.48 per hour.

Practical Nurse-Licensed 2 has an SER of $20.84 per hour.

Practical Nurse-Licensed 3 has an SER of $22.30 per hour.

‘Premium Pay’ paid in addition to regular pay for qualifying conditions:

Retention
* Credentials
* Experience
* Shift Differential

There is Premium Pay at a rate up $5.00 per hour for each hour worked based on years of

service with DOC, in addition to regular pay.

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, work from home, etc.
  
  Alternative work schedules including 4/10’s or work from home MAY be an available benefit for certain positions upon meeting the policy requirements.

This position may be filled as:

• DETAIL:
  The selected employee may be required to serve a trial detail prior to being permanently promoted.
• TEMPORARY JOB APPOINTMENT:
  This position may be filled by 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.
• PROBATIONAL APPOINTMENT:
  Current permanent status classified State employees may be required to accept a probational appointment, if selected.

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.

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  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 be considered for employment
  , by answering ‘YES’ to the PREA question.

• Exams and License Requirements

• This Agency is a Drug Free Workplace.

• This is a 24 hour facility.
• Applicants may be required to work shift work.
• This position is located in the Medical Department; includes tasks in Excel, word processing, purchasing and organization skills.

• As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Practical Nurse-Licensed 1, 2, or 3depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s).
  • 
    The maximum salary for the Practical Nurse-Licensed 3 is $ 68,806
    .Please refer to the 'Job Specifications' tab located at the top of the LA Careers 'Current Job Opportunities' page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.

REVIEW YOUR APPLICATION TO MAKE SURE IT IS CURRENT -Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

• Any degree, certificate, special license, or DD-214 must be verified by official documentation prior to hire.
  • An attached resume will not replace a completed application; failure to provide your qualifying work experience may result in your application not being considered.
  • Any qualifying…