REGISTERED NURSE 1, 2, OR 3 - WAE

About this Job

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.

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Job Specification

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

Job Duties and Other 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.

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.

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.

Linda Brockhaus

Human Resources Department

Linda.Brockhaus@la.gov

Ph: (985) 661-6389

Fax: (225) 342-5968