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

State of Louisiana; St. Gabriel (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Elayn Hunt Correctional Center in St. Gabriel, LA, is seeking a skilled Practical Nurse to join the healthcare team. You will provide direct nursing care, administer medications, monitor patients, and support physicians and RNs in a secure correctional environment.

The role requires a current Louisiana Practical Nurse license and the ability to work in a fast-paced facility. You will contribute to patient safety, infection control, and timely documentation while upholding professional standards

Qualifications

• Current Louisiana Practical Nurse license or temporary permit/ multi-state license via NLC/eNLC.
• Corrections experience is a plus.
• Ability to perform advanced practical nursing tasks as described in job duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to offenders, including administering medications and monitoring responses.
• Assist physicians and RNs with procedures, examinations, and urgent interventions.
• Perform advanced nursing tasks such as wound care, catheter care, and glucose monitoring.
• Maintain accurate medical records and ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
• Support chronic care and specialty clinics within the facility.

Skills

Medication administration

Vital signs monitoring

Clinical procedures

Patient documentation

Education

Louisiana Practical Nurse license

NLC/eNLC state license

Job description

About This Job

Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections - Corrections Services (https://doc.la.gov/)

ELAYN HUNT CORRECTIONAL CENTER

St. Gabriel, 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.

Elayn Hunt Correctional Center is seeking a skilled and dedicated Practical Nurse to join our committed healthcare team. In this advanced role, you will provide direct nursing care, support clinical assessments, and assist in delivering essential medical services to individuals in a secure correctional setting.

This position is ideal for a compassionate and confident nursing professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, values teamwork, and is committed to maintaining high standards of patient care. If you are ready to use your clinical expertise to make a meaningful impact while advancing your career in public service, we invite you to apply.

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.

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.

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

Job Duties

• Provides direct nursing care to offenders, including administering medications, performing treatments, monitoring vital signs, and documenting patient responses in accordance with established medical protocols.
• Assists physicians, nurse practitioners, and registered nurses with clinical procedures, examinations, and emergency interventions, ensuring proper preparation, support, and follow-up care.
• Performs advanced practical nursing tasks such as wound care, specimen collection, catheter care, blood glucose monitoring, and other delegated clinical duties requiring enhanced skill and judgment.
• Observes and evaluates patient conditions, reporting significant changes to supervisory medical staff and contributing to ongoing care planning and patient management.
• Maintains accurate and timely medical records, ensuring compliance with facility policies, nursing standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Supports chronic care and specialty clinics, helping coordinate appointments, prepare patients, and assist with ongoing treatment needs.
• Promotes a safe and therapeutic environment by following infection control practices, maintaining secure handling of medical supplies, and adhering to all correctional safety procedures.
• Provides health education and guidance to offenders within the scope of practical nursing practice, reinforcing treatment plans and promoting wellness.
• Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type

This position is a 'when actually employed' (WAE) position without benefits.

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

Hilary Dugar

Human Resources Department

Elayn Hunt Correctional Center

Ph: [phone]

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Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a State Employee, You Will Earn Competitive Pay, Choose From a Variety Of Benefits, And Have Access To a Great Professional Development Program:

Insurance Coverage

More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave

- Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veteran's Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
• Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement

State Of Louisiana Employees Are Eligible To Participate In Various Retirement Systems (based On The Type Of Appointment And Agency For Which An Employee Works). These Retirement Systems Provide Retirement Allowances And Other Benefits For State Officers And Employees And Their Beneficiaries. State Retirement Systems May Include (but Are Not Limited To):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others