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

State of Louisiana; Louisiana; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at an established state facility, providing essential nursing care to patients in a supportive environment. This role focuses on delivering high-quality healthcare services while ensuring patient safety and comfort. As a Practical Nurse, you will have the opportunity to grow professionally, supported by a culture that values recognition and development. With competitive salaries based on experience and a comprehensive benefits package, this position is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of others. Embrace the chance to contribute to a vital public service and advance your nursing career in a meaningful way.

Benefits

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Health Insurance

Paid Holidays

Sick Leave

Annual Leave

Flexible Benefits Plan

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Possession of a current Louisiana Practical Nurse license is required.
• Ability to provide basic nursing care under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Implement nursing care plans and observe patients' conditions.
• Administer medications and assist with routine examinations.

Skills

Basic Nursing Care

Patient Observation

Medication Administration

Vital Signs Monitoring

Health Teaching

Education

Louisiana Practical Nurse License

Job description

Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections Services

www.doc.louisiana.gov

ALLEN CORRECTIONAL CENTER

Kinder, LA

THIS POSITION WILL BE FILLED AS A PROBATIONAL APPOINTMENT

orPROMOTION OF A PERMANENT CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE OF

LOUISIANA STATE GOVERNMENT (State Employee)

This position may be filled as:

• DETAIL: The selected employee may be required to serve a trial detail prior to being permanently promoted.
• TEMPORARY JOB APPOINTMENT: This position may be filled by 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.
• PROBATIONAL APPOINTMENT: Current permanent status classified State employees may be required to accept a probational appointment, if selected.

SALARY DEPENDENT ON QUALIFICATIONS

This position has a Special Entrance Rate at each level:

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

There is Premium Pay at a rate of up to $5.00 per hour for each hour worked based on years of service with DOC, in addition to regular pay.

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 time off accrued for hours worked over 40 per week, a deferred compensation plan, a flexible benefits plan, and alternate work schedules.

Exams and License Requirements

• No Civil Service Test Score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
• Any degree, certificate, special license, or DD-214 must be verified by official documentation prior to hire.
• Any qualifying experience based on college credit/college hours should have an accompanying transcript for verification.
• Failure to provide your qualifying work experience may result in your application not being considered.

SALARY DEPENDS ON LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE

• As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Practical Nurse-Licensed 1, 2, or 3 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s).

The maximum salary for the Practical Nurse-Licensed 3 is $68,806.00.

Please refer to the 'Job Specifications' tab located at the top of the LA Careers 'Current Job Opportunities' page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications, and job concepts for each level.

To apply for this vacancy: Click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities.

REVIEW YOUR APPLICATION TO MAKE SURE IT IS CURRENT.

• 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.
• Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
• There is no guarantee that everyone who applies to this posting will be interviewed. The hiring supervisor/manager has 90 days from the closing date of the announcement to make a hiring decision.
• Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
• This Agency is a Drug Free Workplace.
• This is a 24-hour facility.
• Applicants may be required to work shift work.

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Samantha Jefferson

Human Resources Department

[e-mail]

Ph: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

MINIMUM 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.

Function of Work: To provide basic nursing care to patients/clients in stable conditions and in predictable situations in accordance with the Professional Nurses Practice Act.

Level of Work: Entry.

Supervision Received: Close from a Registered Nurse or Practical Nurse of a higher level.

Supervision Exercised: May exercise functional supervision over paraprofessional nursing personnel.

Location of Work: Statewide--health care facilities; correctional facilities.

Job Distinctions: Differs from Practical Nurse--Licensed, 2 by the absence of journeyman level assignments and independent performance of duties.

Responsibilities:

• 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 patient's condition on 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 patient's past and current physical and mental status.
• May administer oral and parenteral medication as prescribed by the physician and documents procedure.
• Applies dressings, ointments, and other treatments as ordered and documents procedure.
• Assists physicians with routine examinations and treatments.
• Bathes, feeds, and makes patients comfortable.
• Performs individual and group health teaching as assigned.