REGISTERED NURSE 1, 2, OR 3

State of Louisiana; Jackson (LA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections Services is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Dixon Correctional Institute Nursing Department. The role involves nursing care for inmates, including emergency response and chronic disease management, within a 24-hour facility under secure conditions.

Beneficial qualities include professionalism, resilience, and teamwork in a correctional environment.

Qualifications

• Current Louisiana RN license or temporary permit or multi-state license (NLC/eNLC) to practice as a registered nurse.
• Experience in correctional or healthcare settings is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Performs professional nursing duties including administration of medications and care in accordance with physician orders.
• Develops and implements nursing plan of care for patients in assigned units.
• Monitors patient rounds and records observations.
• Assists physicians with examinations and documents health histories.
• Assists in emergency codes and health education of patients.
• Administers medications and treatments timely and lawfully.

Skills

Nursing

Patient care

Education

Louisiana RN license

Job description

Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections Services

Dixon Correctional Institute

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.

Dixon Correctional Institute is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented individual to join the team in the Nursing Department as a Registered 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 Registered Nurse license or a temporary permit or multi-state license issued by a Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC/eNLC) state to practice as a registered nurse.

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

Job Duties:

• Performs professional nurse duties that may include administration of blood and blood components, I.V. medications, parenteral nutrition, central line therapy, etc., under the close supervision of a registered nurse of a higher level.
• Assists in development of nursing plan of care for patients in assigned units.
• Makes regular patient rounds to observe and assess patients' physical conditions and behaviors and records observations on patients' charts.
• Receives and fulfills physicians' instructions regarding patient care and transmits orders, as needed, to other departments.
• Assists physicians with patient examinations and records patients' mental and physical health histories.
• Assists in emergency code situations.
• Instructs and educates patients in health and hygiene procedures and in self- administration of prescribed medications.
• Administers medications and treatments in a timely manner and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

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.

• Registered Nurse 1 has an SER of $29.84 per hour
• Registered Nurse 2 has an SER of $31.93 per hour
• Registered Nurse 3 has an SER of $34.17 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 : REGISTERED NURSE 1, 2, or 3

• Filled at the highest level of experience of the selected applicant.
• Salary depends on level of experience.

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:

Christy Rossin

Human Resources Department

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