Louisiana Department of
Public Safety & Corrections –
Corrections Services
https://doc.la.gov/
LA CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTE FOR WOMEN
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.
The Louisiana Correctional Institute for Women is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse to join our healthcare team. This role offers the opportunity to provide essential, patient-centered care in a secure facility while making a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of women in our custody. If you are committed to professionalism, integrity, and high-quality nursing practice, we invite you to bring your skills to our mission-driven environment.
Why work for DOC?
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Culture: DOC values and supports employees through numerous recognition programs, creating a sense of community, prioritizing internal promotional opportunities, clear communication, and professional development.
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Growth: Professional growth is encouraged at DOC through numerous avenues.
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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 Practical Nurse license, a temporary permit, or a multi-state license issued by a Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC/eNLC) state.
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties:
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Administers and documents medications in accordance with physician orders, nursing protocols, and facility policies; ensures safe medication practices, monitors for side effects or adverse reactions, and provides patient education regarding prescribed treatments.
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Prepares, organizes, and assists with multidisciplinary clinical services, including general practice, gynecology, dental, dermatology, and psychiatric clinics. Supports providers during examinations and procedures by setting up equipment, maintaining sterile technique, ensuring patient comfort, and accurately documenting findings and interventions.
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Conducts routine and targeted patient rounds to observe, assess, and evaluate physical conditions, mental status, and behavioral changes. Identifies patient needs, reports significant findings to supervising clinicians, ensures timely follow-up, and verifies that all care delivered is properly recorded in medical charts in compliance with regulatory and facility standards.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: JOB APPOINTMENT
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A job appointment is a temporary job lasting up to four years; however, should a permanent position become available, the employee may be converted to a probational appointment.
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This position may also be filled as a probational appointment if a non-temporary position becomes available in the recruitment process.
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If filled by probation, a permanent classified LA State employee, if selected, may be required to accept a probational appointment.
Compensation: This position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) at each level. However, the salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
Practical Nurse
- -Licensed 1 has an SER of $19.48 per hour
Practical Nurse- -Licensed 2 has an SER of $20.84 per hour
Practical Nurse- -Licensed 3 has an SER of $22.30 per hour
This position also offers premium pay: A rate of $5.00 per hour for each hour worked, in addition to regular pay.
Career Progression Group: PRACTICAL NURSE-LICENSED 1, 2, OR 3
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Filled at the highest level of experience of the selected applicant.
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Salary depends on level of experience.
Other Important Information:
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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.
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Any degree, certificate, special license, or DD-214 must be verified by official documentation prior to hire.
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Any qualifying experience that is based on college credit/college hours should have an accompanying transcript for verification.
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This is a 24-hour facility.
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Applicants may be required to work shift work
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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.
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.
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:
Dave Besse
Human Resources Department
[email protected]
Ph: (225) 319-2435
Fax: (225) 342-5968
