Licensed Practical Nurse — Corrections Health Care

Nunez Community College; St. Gabriel (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections Services is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (Nurse 3) to provide direct nursing care in a secure correctional setting. You will support clinical assessments, administer medications, and assist in delivering essential medical services to offenders.

This role requires a valid Louisiana Practical Nurse license and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The position is located at Elayn Hunt Correctional Center in St.

Qualifications

• Current Louisiana Practical Nurse license or permit required.
• Experience in a correctional or secure facility is preferred.
• Ability to perform clinical nursing tasks in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct nursing care to offenders, including administering medications, treatments, vital signs, and documenting responses.
• Assists physicians, nurse practitioners, and RNs with procedures and emergencies.
• Performs advanced practical nursing tasks such as wound care and specimen collection.
• Observes and reports changes in patient conditions to medical staff.
• Maintains accurate medical records in accordance with policies and regulations.
• Supports chronic care and specialty clinics and coordinates appointments.
• Promotes infection control and safe handling of medical supplies within a correctional environment.
• Provides health education and guidance to offenders within the scope of practice.

Skills

Direct nursing care

Medication administration

Vital signs monitoring

Wound care

Documentation

Infection control

Team collaboration

Patient education

Education

Louisiana Practical Nurse license

NLC/eNLC state license or permit

Job description

Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections Services is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (Nurse 3) to provide direct nursing care in a secure correctional setting. You will support clinical assessments, administer medications, and assist in delivering essential medical services to offenders.

This role requires a valid Louisiana Practical Nurse license and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The position is located at Elayn Hunt Correctional Center in St.