LPN: Flexible Shifts, Pension & Benefits

State of Louisiana; Jackson (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Health insurance

Holiday & leave benefits

4/10 work schedule (potential)

Job summary

Dixon Correctional Institute in Jackson, LA is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join the Nursing Department within a state correctional facility. You will care for inmates, perform nursing duties, and work with a dedicated multidisciplinary team in a secure environment.

The role offers structured shifts with professional development opportunities, a pension plan, and comprehensive benefits. Louisiana LPN licensure and eligibility for state employment are required.

Qualifications

• Current Louisiana Practical Nurse license, temporary permit, or NLC/eNLC multi-state license.
• Ability to work in a correctional facility with security measures.
• Demonstrated competency in nursing care planning and patient assessment.

Responsibilities

• Implements nursing care plan aspects under supervision.
• Observes patients and reports changes in status.
• Obtains specimens for lab testing as assigned.
• Takes vital signs regularly.
• Administers medications and treatments per policy.
• Transcribes orders and updates patient charts.
• Receives and gives shift reports.
• Requests stock medications and supplies.
• Administers CPR in emergencies.
• Manages patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Gathers information on patient history.

Skills

Nursing care

Vital signs

Medication administration

Wound care

EMR documentation

Education

Louisiana Practical Nurse license

Tools

Nursing procedures

Laboratory specimen collection

Job description

Dixon Correctional Institute in Jackson, LA is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join the Nursing Department within a state correctional facility. You will care for inmates, perform nursing duties, and work with a dedicated multidisciplinary team in a secure environment.

The role offers structured shifts with professional development opportunities, a pension plan, and comprehensive benefits. Louisiana LPN licensure and eligibility for state employment are required.