Nurse Director of Nursing – Corrections Leadership

State of Louisiana

Kinder (LA)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 140,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan (defined)
Health insurance
Holidays (at least 10)
Leave policy
Alternate work schedules

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections Services in Kinder, Louisiana is seeking a Director of Nursing A to oversee medical staff, develop healthcare protocols, and ensure compliance with all standards while balancing security requirements. This supervisory role manages budget, supplies, and inventories within a correctional facility.

The position requires RN licensure in Louisiana (or NLC/eNLC), and eligibility through several education routes (Bachelor’s, Master’s, or

Qualifications

  • Current Louisiana RN license or valid multi-state permit (NLC/eNLC).
  • Minimum six years of licensed RN experience.
  • Paths include bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate with required RN experience.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure nursing practices meet local, state, federal and accreditation standards.
  • Hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, and mentoring professional nursing staff.
  • Serve as a liaison between the medical unit, correctional staff, administration, and outside public health agencies.

Skills

RN license (Louisiana)
RN experience
Bachelor's in Nursing
Master's in Nursing/Public Health
Doctorate in Nursing/Public Health

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing
Master's degree in Nursing or Public Health
Doctorate in Nursing or Public Health

Job description

Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections Services in Kinder, Louisiana is seeking a Director of Nursing A to oversee medical staff, develop healthcare protocols, and ensure compliance with all standards while balancing security requirements. This supervisory role manages budget, supplies, and inventories within a correctional facility.

The position requires RN licensure in Louisiana (or NLC/eNLC), and eligibility through several education routes (Bachelor’s, Master’s, or

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