Posting number: 413-26-126
Department: DOC-Elayn Hunt Correctional Center
Job classification: REGISTERED NURSE ADVANCED PRACTICE
Posting type: Open & Promotional
Categories: Corrections, Nursing
Louisiana Department of
Public Safety & Corrections –
Corrections Services
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 highly skilled and compassionate RN Advanced Practice to join our clinical team. This role provides advanced nursing care to an adult correctional population, ensuring high-quality medical services within a secure and supportive environment. The ideal candidate is a collaborative healthcare professional who demonstrates sound clinical judgment, strong communication skills, and a commitment to delivering patient-centered care.
Please visit our website by clicking here to learn more about DOC, our facilities, and our mission.
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here
Job Duties:
Performing advanced nursing assessments and managing treatment plans for individuals with acute and chronic medical needs
Delivering primary and preventive healthcare services following established clinical guidelines
Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and support overall facility operations
Maintaining accurate medical documentation and adhering to all regulatory, safety, and ethical standards
Contributing to a respectful, professional, and mission-driven healthcare environment
Position-Specific Details
Appointment Type: PROBATION, or PROMOTION OF A PERMANENT, CLASSIFIED LOUISIANA STATE EMPLOYEE
Compensation: This position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) of $54.87 per hour.
This position also offers premium pay: A rate of $5.00 per hour for each hour worked, in addition to regular pay.
Other Important Information
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.
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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