Senior Nursing Director – Correctional Health Services

LaSalle Corrections; Ferriday (LA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

LaSalle Corrections River Correctional Center in Ferriday, LA is seeking an experienced registered nurse for an on-site, full-time role. The incumbent will render first aid, assist physicians, and manage health services for inmates, including treatment, record-keeping, and medication administration.

The ideal candidate holds a Nursing degree with a current state license and at least 1 year of nursing experience, preferably supervisory in a correctional setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of approved School of Nursing and current license approved by the State Board of Nurse Examiners.
• One year of nursing experience required, preferably in a supervisory capacity in a correctional facility.
• Maintain health records and report documentation accurately.

Responsibilities

• Render first aid treatment and assist the physician in treating serious accidents or illnesses.
• Treat minor injuries and illnesses according to physician instructions or nursing protocols and maintain health records.
• Clean and dress wounds, operate emergency equipment and provide follow-up nursing care.
• Prepare and administer specified medications and drugs and assist in developing programs to prevent or control diseases and accidents.
• Monitor inmates restricted to bed rest or medical observation.
• Conduct cursory medical exams during inmates’ first 24 hours on site.
• Conduct designated health services special programs as assigned.
• Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed.
• Maintain accountability of inmates and property; adhere to safety practices.
• Ensure all reports and statistics are kept and properly reported.
• Assist in hiring and training employees, perform evaluations and counseling, ensure personnel responsibilities are met for designated shift.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Supervisory experience

Microsoft Office

Education

Nursing degree

State Nursing License

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

LaSalle Corrections River Correctional Center in Ferriday, LA is seeking an experienced registered nurse for an on-site, full-time role. The incumbent will render first aid, assist physicians, and manage health services for inmates, including treatment, record-keeping, and medication administration.

The ideal candidate holds a Nursing degree with a current state license and at least 1 year of nursing experience, preferably supervisory in a correctional setting.