REGISTERED NURSE ADVANCED PRACTICE

State of Louisiana; St. Gabriel (LA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections - Corrections Services is seeking an RN Advanced Practice to join the clinical team at Elayn Hunt Correctional Center in St. Gabriel, LA.

The role provides advanced nursing care to adult inmates, ensuring high-quality medical services within a secure environment. The ideal candidate possesses an active Louisiana APRN license (or temporary permit) and demonstrates strong clinical judgment, communication, and patient-centered care in a

Qualifications

• APRN license or temporary permit in Louisiana.
• Provide advanced nursing care to adults in a correctional setting.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and maintain patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced nursing assessments and manage treatment plans.
• Deliver primary and preventive healthcare per clinical guidelines.
• Coordinate patient care with multidisciplinary teams.
• Maintain accurate medical documentation and comply with regulatory standards.
• Support a respectful, professional healthcare environment.

Skills

Advanced Practice Nurse

Clinical assessment

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

APRN license (Louisiana)

Nurse Practitioner degree

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

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 highly skilled and compassionate RN Advanced Practice to join our clinical team. This role provides advanced nursing care to an adult correctional population, ensuring high-quality medical services within a secure and supportive environment. The ideal candidate is a collaborative healthcare professional who demonstrates sound clinical judgment, strong communication skills, and a commitment to delivering patient-centered care.

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 Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or a temporary permit.

NOTE: The temporary APRN permit allows an APRN applicant to work in a limited capacity for up to 120 days while awaiting review for full APRN licensure by the nursing board. An APRN applicant cannot medically diagnose or medically manage patients until they are licensed and have prescriptive authority. If the APRN license is not received within the 120-day period and the permit expires, the employee must be removed from the position.

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

Job Duties:

• Performing advanced nursing assessments and managing treatment plans for individuals with acute and chronic medical needs
• Delivering primary and preventive healthcare services following established clinical guidelines
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and support overall facility operations
• Maintaining accurate medical documentation and adhering to all regulatory, safety, and ethical standards
• Contributing to a respectful, professional, and mission-driven healthcare environment

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) of $54.87 per hour.

This position also offers premium pay: A rate of $5.00 per hour for each hour worked, in addition to regular pay.

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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