Corrections Nurse (LPN/RN) — Compassionate Care & Impact

Quality Correctional Care; Plainfield (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

Medical insurance (PPO/HSA)

Dental

Vision

401K with company match

Job summary

Quality Correctional Care (QCC) is seeking a licensed nurse to join our team at Putnam County Jail in Greencastle, IN. You will provide direct patient care within a correctional healthcare setting, including medication administration, intakes, assessments, and ongoing health education.

The role emphasizes compassionate, holistic care, with responsibilities spanning chronic disease management, emergency response, and collaboration with medical staff to ensure safe and humane conditions for

Qualifications

• LPN or RN licensure is required.
• Valid CPR certification is required.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods.
• Must be able to push, pull, reach, and bend frequently.
• Must be capable of lifting up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and deliver comprehensive healthcare to patients by providing the following.
• Administer medications
• Perform medical intakes and assess if patient is fit for incarceration, as needed
• Respond to sick call requests and follow up with the medical provider when needed
• Check and/or change medical dressings as required by the medical provider
• Performing 14-day physicals
• Managing chronic care
• Providing patient education on health concerns
• Responding to medical emergencies
• Be capable of performing life saving measures and ability to take charge and give direction in an emergency
• Maintain working knowledge of pharmacology, including but not limited to drug reaction/overdose, formulary/non-formulary medications, and knowledge of medication costs
• Be able to provide insight and direction to Medically Trained Personnel, as needed
• Comply with all current and future state, federal, and local laws and regulations

Skills

Patient care

Medication administration

Vital signs

Education

LPN or RN licensure

Job description

Quality Correctional Care (QCC) is seeking a licensed nurse to join our team at Putnam County Jail in Greencastle, IN. You will provide direct patient care within a correctional healthcare setting, including medication administration, intakes, assessments, and ongoing health education.

The role emphasizes compassionate, holistic care, with responsibilities spanning chronic disease management, emergency response, and collaboration with medical staff to ensure safe and humane conditions for