Correctional LPN: Night Shift Nurse Care & Inmate Health

CorrHealth; Greeley (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

CorrHealth is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide inmate health care under RN supervision in a secure facility. You will participate in assessment, care planning, medication administration, and charting using SOAP formats.

Responsibilities include triage, assisting with procedures, delivering medications including IV therapy where certified, and maintaining confidentiality per HIPAA in a correctional setting.

Qualifications

• Must maintain all certifications, licensing and education requirements for this role.
• Must have current CPR/BLS certification.
• Must have current TB test within one year.
• Must pass background check and pre-employment drug test.
• HIPAA compliance and privacy of inmate health records.

Responsibilities

• Assist RN in assessment and planning of inmate care.
• Assist in planning and implementing individual treatment plans with appropriate consultations.
• Administer medications and IV therapy when certified and following proper procedures.
• Assist with evaluations, minor procedures, and SOAP charting.
• Obtain body fluid specimens and perform EKGs as trained.
• Triaging healthcare requests and ensuring safety protocols.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Comprehension

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Medical equipment use

Confidentiality

Education

Graduate from an accredited LPN/LVN program

Current LPN/LVN license in state

Tools

Site-specific computer programs

Job description

CorrHealth is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide inmate health care under RN supervision in a secure facility. You will participate in assessment, care planning, medication administration, and charting using SOAP formats.

Responsibilities include triage, assisting with procedures, delivering medications including IV therapy where certified, and maintaining confidentiality per HIPAA in a correctional setting.