REGISTERED NURSE SUPERVISOR A

State of Louisiana; Cottonport (LA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined benefit pension plan

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Sick and annual leave

Deferred compensation plan

Flexible benefits plan

Alternate work schedules (4/10s)

Job summary

The Raymond Laborde Correctional Center in Cottonport, LA, is seeking an experienced RN Supervisor A to lead our healthcare team within a secure correctional environment. You will oversee nursing care delivery, mentor staff, and ensure compliance with clinical and security protocols.

Preferred candidates hold a Louisiana RN license with senior-level nursing leadership experience and a background in infection control and emergency response.

Qualifications

• Possession of a current Louisiana Registered Nurse license.
• Three years of experience as a licensed registered nurse or equivalent qualifications.
• Valid RN license or compact state license to practice as RN.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to inmates following clinical protocols and infection control standards.
• Receive and implement physicians’ orders, coordinate with medical staff for treatment plans and medication administration.
• Conduct regular patient rounds to assess health, document assessments and interventions.
• Manage and assign nursing duties per shift, ensuring adequate coverage.
• Serve as clinical resource and mentor for nursing staff; promote professional development.
• Ensure security procedures are followed while delivering care in a correctional setting.
• Participate in emergency response, provide leadership and coordination during medical emergencies.

Skills

RN Supervisor

Nursing leadership

Staff management

Infection control

Clinical mentorship

Emergency response

Regulatory compliance

Education

Louisiana RN license

BSN or higher

NLC/eNLC license

Tools

NLC/eNLC license

Job description

Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections Services

RAYMOND LABORDE CORRECTIONAL CENTER

Cottonport, 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.

Raymond Laborde Correctional Center is seeking a dedicated and experienced RN Supervisor A to join our healthcare leadership team. This role is essential in ensuring the delivery of high-quality nursing care within a secure correctional environment. The ideal candidate is a confident clinical leader who thrives in a fast-paced setting and is committed to promoting the health, safety, and well-being of our inmate population.

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.

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

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to inmates at DCI, ensuring adherence to established clinical protocols, infection‑control standards, and correctional healthcare policies while promoting patient safety and well‑being.
• Receive, interpret, and implement physicians’ orders, coordinating with medical staff to ensure timely and accurate execution of treatment plans, medication administration, and follow‑up care.
• Conduct regular patient rounds to assess physical and behavioral health, monitor changes in condition, evaluate the quality and effectiveness of nursing care provided, and ensure all assessments, interventions, and observations are thoroughly documented in accordance with facility and regulatory requirements.
• Manage, organize, and assign nursing duties for the shift, providing direction and support to nursing staff, prioritizing workload based on patient acuity, and ensuring adequate coverage to maintain efficient clinical operations.
• Serve as a clinical resource and mentor, offering guidance to nursing personnel, assisting with problem‑solving, and promoting professional development and adherence to best practices.
• Ensure compliance with security procedures, collaborating with custody staff to maintain a safe environment while delivering patient care within a secure correctional setting.
• Participate in emergency response efforts, providing leadership during medical emergencies, coordinating staff actions, and ensuring proper documentation and follow‑up.

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.

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.

Lauren Harmason

Human Resources Department

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Ph: (318) 876‑4231

Fax: (225) 342‑5968