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REGISTERED NURSE 3 - WAE

State of Louisiana
St. Gabriel, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 12 Mar 2026
πŸ’° $105,456/yr($58,512/yr – $105,456/yr)

About the role

Posting number: 413-26-CRN-WAE

Department: DOC-Elayn Hunt Correctional Center

Job classification: REGISTERED NURSE 3

Posting type: Open

Categories: Corrections, Nursing

Summary



Louisiana Department of

Public Safety & Corrections –

Corrections Services

www.doc.louisiana.gov


ELAYN HUNT CORRECTIONAL CENTER

St. Gabriel, 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.

Elayn Hunt Correctional Center is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Registered Nurse 3 to join our dedicated healthcare team. In this advanced nursing role, you will provide comprehensive clinical care, oversee nursing activities, and support the coordination of medical services within a secure correctional environment.

This position is ideal for a confident and compassionate RN who excels in critical thinking, demonstrates strong leadership, and is committed to delivering high-quality patient care. If you are ready to apply your expertise in a setting where your skills make a meaningful impact every day, we invite you to become part of our mission-driven team.


Why work for DOC?

  • Culture:Β DOC values and supports employees through numerous recognition programs, creating a sense of community, prioritizing internal promotional opportunities, clear communication, and professional development.
  • Growth:Β Professional growth is encouraged at DOC through numerous avenues.Β 
  • Benefits:Β 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

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:

Two years of experience as a licensed registered nurse; OR

A bachelor's degree in nursing plus one year of experience as a licensed registered nurse; OR

A master's degree in nursing or public health plus one year of experience as a licensed registered nurse; OR

A doctorate in nursing or public health.

Qualifications

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

Supplemental information

Job Duties:


  • Provides advanced professional nursing careΒ to offenders, including comprehensive assessments, medication administration, treatment planning, and ongoing evaluation of patient conditions in accordance with established nursing standards.
  • Serves as a clinical leader within the nursing team, guiding and supporting LPNs, RN staff, and other healthcare personnel, ensuring proper delegation of tasks and adherence to facility protocols.
  • Responds to medical emergencies and urgent situations, performing triage, initiating appropriate interventions, and coordinating care with physicians and other medical staff.

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State of Louisiana

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