REGISTERED NURSE 1, 2, OR 3

State of Louisiana; Kinder (LA); On-site; USD 4,111,000 - 4,707,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Sick and annual leave

Flexible benefits plan

Alternative work schedules (e.g., 4/10

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections Services in Kinder, LA is seeking a registered nurse to join the Allen Correctional Center Nursing Department. You will provide direct patient care to inmates, perform medication administration, oversee essential nursing tasks, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in a secure facility.

The role offers a stable schedule with potential for professional growth, and a comprehensive benefits package including pension, health

Qualifications

• Current Louisiana RN license or temporary permit required.
• Experience in corrections or medical department preferred.
• BLS/ACLS certification preferred.
• Ability to work in a 24-hour facility with shift work.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care, including medications and IV therapies.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans tailored to patient needs.
• Conduct patient rounds, document observations, and communicate changes to the healthcare team.
• Receive and carry out physicians’ orders, coordinating with other departments.
• Assist physicians during examinations and document medical and mental health histories.
• Respond to emergency code situations and provide skilled care to stabilise patients.
• Educate patients on health, hygiene, and self-administration of prescribed medications.
• Administer medications and treatments safely and in compliance with policies.

Skills

Patient care

Medication administration

Emergency response

Team collaboration

Documentation

Nurse assessment

Education

Louisiana RN license

Job description

Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections Services

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.

Samantha Jefferson

Human Resources Department

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