REGISTERED NURSE 1, 2, OR 3

Grambling State University; Kinder (LA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined benefit pension

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Shift schedules

4/10s possible

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections Services in Kinder, LA is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care in a state correctional facility. You will administer medications, manage IV therapies, and support care for acute and chronic conditions within a secure, multidisciplinary team environment.

This position follows a 24-hour operation with set schedules and benefits, requiring a Louisiana RN license (or NLC) and offering progression through RN 1–3

Qualifications

• Current Louisiana RN license or temporary permit or NLC/eNLC to practice as RN.
• Must be able to work in a 24-hour correctional facility and may require shift work.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care including administration of medications, IV therapies, and central line treatments.
• Assist in developing and implementing nursing care plans tailored to patient needs.
• Conduct regular patient rounds to assess health and document observations.
• Receive and carry out physicians’ orders and coordinate with other departments to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Support physicians during examinations and document medical histories.
• Respond effectively to emergency code situations and stabilize patients.
• Educate patients on health, hygiene, and self-administration of prescribed medications.
• Administer medications and treatments safely and in compliance with laws and policies.

Skills

Patient care

Medication administration

Emergency response

Team communication

Education

Louisiana RN license / NLC

Job description

Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections Services

https://doc.la.gov/

ALLEN CORRECTINAL 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 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.

Please visit our website by clicking here to learn more about DOC, our facilities, and our mission.

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:

• Provide direct patient care, including administration of medications, IV therapies, blood products, parenteral nutrition, and central line treatments under the guidance of a senior RN.

• Assistindevelopingandimplementingnursing care plans tailoredtotheneedsofpatientsinassignedunits.

• Conductregularpatient rounds toassessphysicalandmentalhealth,documentobservations,andcommunicatechangestothehealthcareteam.

• Receiveandcarryoutphysicians’ orders,coordinatingwithotherdepartmentsasneededtoensurecomprehensivepatientcare.

• Supportphysiciansduringpatient examinationsanddocumentdetailedmedicalandmentalhealthhistories.

• Respondeffectivelytoemergency code situations,providingskilledcaretostabilizepatients.

• Educateandinstructpatientsonhealth, hygiene, and self-administration of prescribed medications,promotingsafetyandindependence.

• Administer medications and treatments safely, accurately, and in compliance with laws, regulations, and clinical policies.

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 at 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.
• To see minimum qualifications and salary ranges, click HERE.
• 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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