Licensed Practical Nurse — Corrections (Predictable Schedule)

Nunez Community College; Angie (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections – Corrections Services in Angie, LA, seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to join the Rayburn Correctional Center Nursing Department. The role involves nursing and care of inmates within a state facility, with predictable schedules and a supportive multidisciplinary team.

Applicants must hold a current Louisiana Practical Nurse license (or equivalent) and may work shift hours in a 24-hour facility.

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.

Responsibilities

• Implements selective aspects of the nursing care plan under progressively more generalized supervision from a Registered Nurse or higher-level Practical Nurse.
• Observes patients for changes in physical or mental status and reports significant changes.
• Obtains specimens for laboratory testing as assigned.
• Takes vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.
• Administers medications and treatments per policies and procedures.
• Transcribes physicians' orders and records patient condition.
• Receives and gives change of shift reports.
• Requests stock drugs, medications, and supplies as assigned.
• Administers CPR in emergencies.
• Admits, transfers, and discharges patients.
• Gathers information about patient's past and current physical and mental status.

Job description

Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections – Corrections Services in Angie, LA, seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to join the Rayburn Correctional Center Nursing Department. The role involves nursing and care of inmates within a state facility, with predictable schedules and a supportive multidisciplinary team.

Applicants must hold a current Louisiana Practical Nurse license (or equivalent) and may work shift hours in a 24-hour facility.