LPN Correctional Other
State of Louisiana

PRACTICAL NURSE--LICENSED 1, 2, OR 3 - WAE

State of Louisiana Baton Rouge, LA 70802, US
$16.37 - $29.50 / hour




Louisiana Department of

Public Safety & Corrections –

Corrections Services

https://doc.la.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 a skilled and dedicated Practical Nurse to join our committed healthcare team. In this advanced role, you will provide direct nursing care, support clinical assessments, and assist in delivering essential medical services to individuals in a secure correctional setting.

This position is ideal for a compassionate and confident nursing professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, values teamwork, and is committed to maintaining high standards of patient care. If you are ready to use your clinical expertise to make a meaningful impact while advancing your career in public service, we invite you to apply.

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 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:
    • Provides direct nursing care to offenders, including administering medications, performing treatments, monitoring vital signs, and documenting patient responses in accordance with established medical protocols.
    • Assists physicians, nurse practitioners, and registered nurses with clinical procedures, examinations, and emergency interventions, ensuring proper preparation, support, and follow-up care.
    • Performs advanced practical nursing tasks such as wound care, specimen collection, catheter care, blood glucose monitoring, and other delegated clinical duties requiring enhanced skill and judgment.
    • Observes and evaluates patient conditions, reporting significant changes to supervisory medical staff and contributing to ongoing care planning and patient management.
    • Maintains accurate and timely medical records, ensuring compliance with facility policies, nursing standards, and regulatory requirements.
    • Supports chronic care and specialty clinics, helping coordinate appointments, prepare patients, and assist with ongoing treatment needs.
    • Promotes a safe and therapeutic environment by following infection control practices, maintaining secure handling of medical supplies, and adhering to all correctional safety procedures.
    • Provides health education and guidance to offenders within the scope of practical nursing practice, reinforcing treatment plans and promoting wellness.

  • Position-Specific Details: 

    Appointment Type: CLASSIFIED WAE. Incumbents in these positions may not work more than 1,245 hours or 1 year, whichever comes first.

    • This position is a ‘when actually employed’ (WAE) position without benefits.

  • 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:

    Hilary Dugar

    Human Resources Department

    Elayn Hunt Correctional Center

    Ph: (225) 319-4128

    Fax: (225) 319-4592


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