REGISTERED NURSE SUPERVISOR A

State of Louisiana; Angola (LA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Sick and annual leave

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections Services in Angola, LA is seeking a Registered Nurse Supervisor A to lead the medical unit, supervise nursing staff, and ensure safe, compliant healthcare within a correctional environment. The role requires a Louisiana RN license (or Nursing Licensure Compact), plus years of RN experience and leadership ability.

Training, documentation, and interdepartmental collaboration are essential, with a 24-hour facility operation and

Qualifications

• Current Louisiana Registered Nurse license or a valid multi-state license (NLC/eNLC)
• Three years of RN experience or equivalent combinations with relevant education
• Strong leadership and clinical judgment for a correctional setting
• Ability to train and mentor nursing staff and ensure proper documentation

Responsibilities

• Supervise Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, paraprofessional staff, and inmate workers.
• Coordinate daily nursing operations and staffing coverage.
• Review medical documentation and ensure compliance with policies and standards.
• Assist in implementing medical policies and procedures and train staff.
• Respond to medical events and supervise rounds on Nursing Units I & II.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical supervision

Policy compliance

Documentation

Education

Louisiana RN license

Job description

Louisiana Department of

Public Safety & Corrections –

Corrections Services

https://doc.la.gov/

LOUISIANA STATE PENITENTIARY

Angola, 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.

The Louisiana State Penitentiary is currently seeking qualified applicants for the position of Registered Nurse Supervisor A, a key leadership role within the institution’s medical department. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the delivery of quality healthcare services within a correctional environment while supervising nursing staff and maintaining compliance with medical policies, procedures, and professional standards.

The Registered Nurse Supervisor A will be responsible for supervising and coordinating the daily activities of nursing staff, ensuring adequate staffing coverage, reviewing medical documentation, and assisting in the implementation of medical policies and procedures. The incumbent will work closely with physicians, medical staff, security personnel, and administration to ensure that healthcare services are delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with departmental regulations and professional nursing standards.

This position requires strong leadership, sound clinical judgment, and the ability to work in a structured and secure environment. The Registered Nurse Supervisor A will also assist in training and mentoring nursing staff, monitoring performance, ensuring proper documentation and medication administration practices, and responding to medical situations that arise within the facility.

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 plus one of the following:

• Three years of experience as a licensed registered nurse; OR
• A bachelor's degree in nursing plus two years of experience as a licensed registered nurse; OR
• A master's degree in nursing or public health plus two years of experience as a licensed registered nurse; OR
• A doctorate in nursing or public health plus one year 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:

• Supervise Registered Nurses of a lower level, Licensed Practical Nurses, paraprofessional personnel, and inmate workers. Serve as a resource person for assigned staff. Provide clinical support to assigned staff for complex procedures and equipment. Assign duties to assigned staff based on assessed competence, licensure, and Louisiana State Board of Nursing guidelines.

• Coordinate patient activities (i.e. admissions, discharges, transfers, test/procedures, scheduling, etc.) in an efficient effective manner.
• Have knowledge of and assure hospice policies, procedures, and licensing standards are adhered to. Make rounds on Nursing Units I & II to assure staff adherence to policy and procedure as well as standards of the nursing profession and make recommendations and changes as needed. Receive calls regarding staff absences, tardiness, reports, and documents these appropriately.

Work Environment: Work with adult male inmates of all custody levels - minimum, medium, maximum (death row) and protective custody. Will supervise maximum-security inmates and lower level Medical employees.

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 $39.12 per hour.

There is also a Premium Pay rate up to $5.00 per hour for each hour worked based on years of service with DOC, 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:

Chassity Rheams

Human Resources Department

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