Correctional Nursing LPN (All Shifts Open)

A-Line Staffing Solutions LLC; South Mountain (PA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits after 90 days

401(k) after 1 year

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Job summary

A-Line Staffing is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide general nursing care to incarcerated individuals in a correctional healthcare setting at South Mountain, PA 17261. The position is full-time with several shift options and a pay rate of $35.00/hr (weekly pay, W-2).

The LPN will work under the direction of an RN or physician to deliver routine medical care, administer medications, and participate in care plans while ensuring safety and infection control.

Qualifications

• Current Pennsylvania Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license or eligibility to take the licensure exam.
• Ability to document patient information in an electronic medical record system.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide general nursing care and clinical services within the LPN scope.
• Assess inmates' health and report changes to the RN or physician.
• Check vital signs and document health information.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments.
• Follow infection-control and safety procedures.
• Maintain supplies and sterilize equipment.
• Document medications, treatments, and patient information in EMR.
• Communicate effectively with inmates and healthcare staff.

Skills

LPN license (PA)

EMR documentation

Microsoft Office

Verbal & written communication

Job description

A-Line Staffing is now hiring a Correctional Nursing LPN in South Mountain, Pennsylvania 17261. Job Code: Correctional Nursing LPN. Pay Rate: $35.00/hr weekly pay W-2. Start Date: 2 weeks from offer. Position Type: Full-time. Specialty: Correctional Nursing. Setting: Correctional Facility / Inmate Healthcare. Shift Schedule: 6:45 AM – 3:15 PM, 2:45 PM – 11:15 PM, or 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide general nursing care to incarcerated individuals in a correctional healthcare setting. The LPN will work under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) or physician and provide routine medical care, medications, treatments, assessments, and emergency assistance.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide general nursing care and clinical services within the scope of the LPN license and training.
• Assess inmates' physical and emotional health and report changes or concerns to the RN or physician.
• Check and document vital signs and other health information.
• Prepare and administer prescribed medications and treatments.
• Implement nursing care plans as directed by the RN or physician.
• Assist with activities of daily living, hygiene, mobility, transfers, and repositioning when needed.
• Respond to medical emergencies and provide first aid and CPR when appropriate.
• Assist with medical care and documentation following injuries, illnesses, or other medical incidents.
• Follow infection-control and safety procedures.
• Maintain medical supplies, equipment, and treatment areas.
• Sterilize medical supplies and instruments using approved methods.
• Perform routine clinical tests and procedures as assigned.
• Document medications, treatments, observations, and patient information in electronic medical records.
• Communicate effectively with inmates, healthcare staff, and other facility personnel.
• Participate in required training, meetings, and continuing education.
• Be available to work assigned shifts and overtime as required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk stairs and respond to patients throughout the correctional facility.
• Ability to assist with repositioning, transferring, and ambulating patients.
• Ability to push and pull wheelchairs and medical carts.
• Sufficient vision and hearing to safely provide patient care and communicate effectively.
• Ability to perform the physical and manual tasks required for direct patient care.

Qualifications

• Current Pennsylvania Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license, or eligibility to take the Practical Nurse Licensure Examination.
• Ability to document and enter patient information into an electronic medical record system.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Benefits

• Benefits are available to full-time employees after 90 days of employment.
• A 401(k) with company match is available after 1 year of service.
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