Practical nurse - licensed

Louisiana Department of

Public Safety & Corrections –

Corrections Services

DAVID WADE CORRECTIONAL CENTER

Homer, LA

THIS POSITION WILL BE FILLED AS A PROBATIONAL APPOINTMENT

or  PROMOTION OF A PERMANENT CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE OF

LOUISIANA STATE GOVERNMENT (State Employee)

This position may be filled as:

• DETAIL : The selected employee may be required to serve a trial detail prior to being permanently promoted.
• TEMPORARY JOB APPOINTMENT : This position may be filled by temporary job appointment. If filled as a temporary job appointment, should a permanent position become available, the employee may be converted to a probational appointment.
• PROBATIONAL APPOINTMENT : Current permanent status classified State employees may be required to accept a probational appointment, if selected.

SALARY DEPENDENT ON QUALIFICATIONS

This position has a Special Entrance Rate at each level
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.

‘Premium Pay’ paid in addition to regular pay for qualifying conditions:

Retention * Credentials * Experience * Shift Differential

There is Premium Pay at a rate of $5.00 per hour for each hour worked, in addition to regular pay.

• 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, work from home, etc. Alternative work schedules including 4/10’s or work from home MAY be an available benefit for certain positions upon meeting the policy requirements .

Exams an d License Requirements

• Any degree, certificate, special license, or DD-214 must be verified by official documentation prior to hire.
  • An attached resume will not replace a completed application; failure to provide your qualifying work experience may result in your application not being considered.
  • Any qualifying experience that is based on college credit/college hours should have an accompanying transcript for verification. 

• As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Practical Nurse - Licensed 1, 2, or 3  depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s). 
  • The maximum salary for the  Practical Nurse - Licensed 3is $68,806.00 annually. 
  • Please refer to the ‘Job Specifications’ tab located at the top of the LA Careers ‘Current Job Opportunities’ page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.

• 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. 

REVIEW YOUR APPLICATION TO MAKE SURE IT IS CURRENT. 

•   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.
• Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
• There is no guarantee that everyone who applies to this posting will be interviewed. The hiring supervisor/manager has 90 days from the closing date of the announcement to make a hiring decision. Specific information about this job will be provided to you in the interview process, should you be selected.
• 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.
  •   This Agency is a Drug Free Workplace.
  • This is a 24 hour facility.
  • Applicants may be required to work shift work
• 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:

Sara Carmena

Human Resources Department

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Fax:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Possession of a valid Louisiana license or temporary permit to practice practical nursing or a multi-state license issued by a Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC/eNLC) state plus two years of practical nursing experience.Function of Work:
To provide basic nursing care to assigned patients/clients in stable conditions and in predictable situations in accordance with the Professional Nurses Practice Act. Level of Work:
Advanced. Supervision Received:
General from a Registered Nurse. Supervision Exercised:
Functional over a group of Practical Nurses of lower levels and paraprofessionals. Location of Work:
Statewide--health care facilities; correctional facilities. Job Distinctions:
Differs from Practical Nurse--Licensed, 2 by the assignment of supervisory and/or specialized and technical nursing duties.Assigns, supervises, and directs the work performed by paraprofessionals and Practical Nurses of a lower level. Provides sick call services to inmates housed in correctional facilities. Provides emergency nursing care to inmates seeking access to medical treatment during non-sick call hours in correctional facilities. Implements the assigned aspects of the patient teaching and discharge plan. Intervenes appropriately and responds to deteriorating condition of patient. Processes admissions, transfers and discharges. Conducts and documents data base to include psychosocial and physical screening of patient and/or family. Assists in developing nursing plan of care. Prepares monthly nursing reports, charts, and other medical records. Reviews accident and seizure reports. Provides individual health counseling concerning diet, prenatal care, family planning, VD, and TB control under the direct supervision of Registered Nurse. Documents activities in service records. Assesses patient immunization status and administers appropriate immunizations. Performs laboratory procedures such as hemoglobin, lead screening, electrophoresis, urinalysis, hearing, vision, and measurements. Applies and changes dressings as assigned. Uses medical equipment, i.e., intermittent suction and continuous suction machine. Maintains routine enteral feedings. May act as co-therapist in a group setting. May instruct staff in basic nursing techniques. May orient and train Practical Nurses of a lower level. May schedule appointments for dental, eye, speech, language, and hearing care.