PRACTICAL NURSE--LICENSED, 1, 2, OR 3

Grambling State University; Kinder (LA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Paid holidays

4/10’s schedule potential

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections Services in Kinder, LA seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to support the Medical/Nursing team in a correctional facility. You will provide direct patient care, administer medications, and document care plans in a secure, structured environment.

Requirements include an active Louisiana LPN license and ability to work shifts. The role offers defined SER pay levels, premium pay, and a comprehensive benefits package including health

Qualifications

• Possession of a current Louisiana Practical Nurse license, a temporary permit, or a multi-state license via NLC/eNLC.
• Experience in a correctional or healthcare setting preferred.
• Ability to work shift work in a 24-hour facility.

Responsibilities

• Implements nursing care plan components under supervision.
• Observes and reports changes in patient condition promptly.
• Collects specimens for lab testing as assigned.
• Takes vital signs and administers medications per policy.
• Transcribes orders and documents patient charts accurately.
• Delivers shift reports and manages supplies as needed.
• Administers CPR in emergencies and handles admissions/discharges.
• Gathers information on patient history and status.

Skills

Nursing care

Vital signs

Medication administration

Documentation

Emergency response

Teamwork

Education

Louisiana Practical Nurse license

Job description

Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections Services

www.doc.louisiana.gov

ALLEN CORRECTIONAL CENTER

Kinder, LA

At the Louisiana Department of Corrections, our mission is to promote public safety and strengthen communities through fair, professional, and responsive corrections services. We are committed to protecting the people of Louisiana with integrity, accountability, and a deep respect for the rights and dignity of all.

This is an opportunity to become part of a dedicated team supporting public safety, working in a correctional facility where professionalism, resilience, and teamwork are essential.

Allen Correctional Center is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented individual to join the team in the Nursing Department as a Licensed Practical Nurse! You could join the group of other medical professionals who perform the nursing and care of inmates within a state correctional facility. Learn to manage a wide spectrum of conditions, from emergency response and acute trauma, to chronic disease, wound care, and mental health. Benefit from set, predictable schedules, a supportive multidisciplinary team, and the unique peace of mind that comes from working in a facility where security is always by your side.

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

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.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties

• Implements selective aspects of the nursing care plan, i.e., comfort, hygiene, safety measures, nutrition, etc. under progressively more generalized supervision from a Registered Nurse or Practical Nurse of a higher level.
• Observes patients for changes in physical and/or mental status or behavior and reports significant changes.
• Obtains specimens for laboratory testing as assigned.
• Takes vital signs, including temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.
• Administers medication and treatments in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Transcribes physicians' orders and records medication and the patient's condition on the patient's charts and other records.
• Receives and gives change of shift reports.
• Requests stock drugs, medications, and supplies as assigned.
• Administers CPR in emergency situations.
• Admits, transfers, and discharges patients.
• Gathers information about the patient's past and current physical and mental status.

Position Specific Details

Appointment Type: PROBATION, or PROMOTION OF A PERMANENT, CLASSIFIED LOUISIANA STATE EMPLOYEE

• Current permanent status classified LA State employees may be required to accept a probational appointment if accepted.
• An employee selected for a promotion may be required to serve a trial detail prior to being permanently promoted.
• This posting may also be used to fill a vacancy as a 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.

Compensation: This position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) at each level. However, the salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

• Licensed Practical Nurse 1 has an SER of $19.48 per hour
• Licensed Practical Nurse 2 has an SER of $20.84 per hour
• Licensed Practical Nurse 3 has an SER of $22.30 per hour

This position also offers premium pay……

A rate of $5.00 per hour for each hour worked, in addition to regular pay.

Career Progression Group: Licensed Practical Nurse 1, 2, or 3

• Filled at the highest level of experience of the selected applicant.
• Salary depends on the level of experience.
• To see minimum qualifications and salary ranges, click
• Note regarding the advertised pay range: The maximum amounts listed are the maximum salary amounts a person can make at each level over their career and not the amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.

Other Important Information

• 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.
• Any degree, certificate, special license, or DD-214 must be verified by official documentation prior to hire.
• Any qualifying experience that is based on college credit/college hours should have an accompanying transcript for verification. This is a 24 hour facility. Applicants may be required to work shift work This Agency is a Drug Free Workplace.

The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections - Corrections Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any non-merit factor including disability.

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Samantha Jefferson

Human Resources Department

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