Correctional LPN Nurse - Inmate Care & Secure Setting

CoreCivic; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

CoreCivic is currently seeking Licensed Practical Nurses in Ohio who have a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional setting.

We offer a Drug-Free Workplace and are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veteran status. The successful candidate will perform nursing duties for inmates/residents, including medication dispensing, record-keeping, and maintaining security and confidentiality of medical information.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved school of nursing with a certificate as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Must be licensed in the state of employment.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Apply appropriate nursing skills in the care and treatment of inmates/residents.
• Attend sick call with the physician to see inmates/residents; prepare a list of inmates/residents to be examined; prepare examining room and equipment.
• Operate pill call, dispense medication and document as required by applicable policies and/or procedures.
• Control medication, syringes and other medical supplies or equipment and inventory as required by established procedures.
• Maintain absolute security and confidentiality of all medical records.

Education

Graduate from an approved school of nursing with a certificate as a Licensed Practical Nurse.

Job description

CoreCivic is currently seeking Licensed Practical Nurses in Ohio who have a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional setting.

We offer a Drug-Free Workplace and are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veteran status. The successful candidate will perform nursing duties for inmates/residents, including medication dispensing, record-keeping, and maintaining security and confidentiality of medical information.