REGISTERED NURSE DIRECTOR OF NURSING A

State of Louisiana; Kinder (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan (defined)

Health insurance

Holidays (at least 10)

Leave policy

Alternate work schedules

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections Services in Kinder, Louisiana is seeking a Director of Nursing A to oversee medical staff, develop healthcare protocols, and ensure compliance with all standards while balancing security requirements. This supervisory role manages budget, supplies, and inventories within a correctional facility.

The position requires RN licensure in Louisiana (or NLC/eNLC), and eligibility through several education routes (Bachelor’s, Master’s, or

Qualifications

• Current Louisiana RN license or valid multi-state permit (NLC/eNLC).
• Minimum six years of licensed RN experience.
• Paths include bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate with required RN experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure nursing practices meet local, state, federal and accreditation standards.
• Hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, and mentoring professional nursing staff.
• Serve as a liaison between the medical unit, correctional staff, administration, and outside public health agencies.

Skills

RN license (Louisiana)

RN experience

Bachelor's in Nursing

Master's in Nursing/Public Health

Doctorate in Nursing/Public Health

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Master's degree in Nursing or Public Health

Doctorate in Nursing or Public Health

Job description

Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections Services

https://doc.la.gov/

ALLEN CORRECTIONAL 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 and energetic individual to serve as a Registered Nurse Director of Nursing A. This position is a key supervisory role responsible for overseeing medical staff, developing healthcare protocols, ensures facility adheres to local, state, and federal guidelines, oversees quality improvement initiatives, monitors the delivery of chronic, acute, and emergency medical services, and balances clinical quality with strict institutional security rules to protect both staff and inmates. This position is also responsible for managing department budget, medical supplies, and equipment inventories.

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 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 plus one of the following:

• Six years of experience as a licensed registered nurse; OR
• A bachelor's degree in nursing plus five years of experience as a licensed registered nurse; OR
• A master's degree in nursing or public health plus five years of experience as a licensed registered nurse; OR
• A doctorate in nursing or public health plus four years of experience as a licensed registered nurse.

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

Job Duties

• Ensures all nursing practices meet local, state, federal and accreditation standards.
• Hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, and mentoring professional nursing and support staff.
• Serve as a liaison between the medical unit, correctional staff, administration, and outside public health agencies.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Employee will work for the Medical Director.

LICENSE, PREFERENCES OR DESIRED SPECIAL SKILLS

• 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.

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.

Compensation

This position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) of $54.87 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.

Other Important Information

• IMPORTANT: In the supplemental questions section, applicants must authorizethe 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 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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