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REGISTERED NURSE 1, 2, OR 3 - WAE

State of Louisiana

Angie, LAFull-time$4,259–7,675/moPosted 7mo agoStill listed 1w ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$4,259–7,675/mo
Location
Angie, LA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Current Louisiana Registered Nurse LicenseTemporary Permit To Practice As A Registered NurseMulti-State License Issued By A Nursing Licensure Compact State To Practice As A Registered Nurse

Job overview

State of Louisiana is hiring a REGISTERED NURSE 1, 2, OR 3 - WAE. The Louisiana Department of Corrections seeks a motivated, detail‑oriented Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care, administer medications and treatments, conduct patient rounds, and support physicians within the secure environment of Rayburn Correctional Center.

Key focus areas include Provide direct patient care, including medication and IV therapy administration, Develop and implement nursing care plans for assigned units, and Conduct regular patient rounds to assess health and document observations.

Successful candidates bring Current Louisiana Registered Nurse License, Temporary Permit To Practice As A Registered Nurse, and Multi-State License Issued By A Nursing Licensure Compact State To Practice As A Registered Nurse. Preferred (not required): Administration Of Medications, IV Therapies, Blood Products, and Parenteral Nutrition.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Administration of MedicationsIV TherapiesBlood ProductsParenteral NutritionCentral Line TreatmentsDeveloping Nursing Care PlansImplementing Nursing Care PlansPatient RoundsDocument ObservationsCommunicate Changes to Healthcare TeamCarry Out Physicians' OrdersCoordinating With Other DepartmentsSupport Physicians During Patient ExaminationsDocument Medical and Mental Health HistoriesRespond to Emergency Code SituationsStabilize PatientsEducate Patients on HealthEducate Patients on HygieneAdminister Medications SafelyAdminister Medications AccuratelyAdminister Treatments SafelyAdminister Treatments Accurately

Qualifications

Current Louisiana Registered Nurse LicenseTemporary Permit to Practice as a Registered NurseMulti-State License Issued by a Nursing Licensure Compact State to Practice as a Registered NurseAuthorize HR Office to Contact Prior Employers Under PREA

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Louisiana Department of

Public Safety & Corrections –

Corrections Services

https://doc.la.gov/

RAYBURN CORRECTIONAL CENTER

Angie, 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.

Rayburn 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.

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

Position-Specific Details :

Appointment Type: CLASSIFIED WAE. This position is a ‘when actually employed’ (WAE) position without benefits. Incumbents in these positions may not work more than 1,245 hours or 1 year, whichever comes first.

Compensation: Salary depends on level of experience.

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.

How to Apply: No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy , click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

  • Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
  • To view and apply to any of our other postings we currently have available, click HERE.

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: Linda Brockhaus

Human Resources Department

[email protected]

Ph: (985) 661-6389

Fax: (225) 342-5968

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