REGISTERED NURSE 1, 2, OR 3
State of LouisianaAbout the role
Posting number: 408-26-CRN
Department: DOC-Allen Correctional Center
Job classification: REGISTERED NURSE 1
Posting type: Open & Promotional
Categories: Corrections, Health Services, Nursing
Summary
Louisiana Department of
Public Safety & Corrections –
Corrections Services
ALLEN CORRECTINAL 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, detail-oriented individual to join the team in the Nursing Department as a Registered Nurse! You could join the group of other medical professionals who perform the nursing and care of inmates within a state correctional facility. Learn to manage a wide spectrum of conditions, from emergency response and acute trauma, to chronic disease, wound care, and mental health. Benefit from set, predictable schedules, a supportive multidisciplinary team, and the unique peace of mind that comes from working in a facility where security is always by your side.
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.
Examples of duties
Qualifications
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.Supplemental information
Job Duties:
Provide direct patient care, including administration of medications, IV therapies, blood products, parenteral nutrition, and central line treatments under the guidance of a senior RN.
Assist in developing and implementing nursing care plans tailored to the needs of patients in assigned units.
Conduct regular patient rounds to assess physical and mental health, document observations, and communicate changes to the healthcare team.
Receive and carry out physicians’ orders, coordinating with other departments as needed to ensure comprehensive patient care.
Support physicians during patient examinationsand document detailed medical and mental health histories.
Respond effectively to emergency code situations, providing skilled care to stabilize patients.
Educate and instruct patients on health, hygiene, and self-administration of prescribed medications, promoting safety and independence.
Administer medications and treatments safely, accurately, and in compliance with laws, regulations, and clinical policies.
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