Float Nurse / RN or LPN

Quality Correctional Care; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental

Vision

Short-term disability

Life insurance

Job summary

Quality Correctional Care is a mission-driven organization providing medical and mental healthcare to justice-involved patients across Indiana. We float to multiple facilities, offering opportunities for day, night, and weekend shifts with travel accommodations as needed.

We seek dedicated nursing professionals with Indiana or Compact licensure who can stand for long periods, lift up to 50 pounds, and deliver comprehensive care in a correctional setting while adhering to all laws and regulations.

Qualifications

• Active Indiana or Compact LPN/RN license.
• Current CPR certification.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to push, pull, reach and bend frequently.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and perform medical intakes.
• Assess patient fitness for incarceration and triage as needed.
• Respond to sick call requests and coordinate with medical providers.
• Change dressings as required by the medical provider and perform 14‑day physicals.
• Manage chronic care and provide patient education on health concerns.
• Respond to medical emergencies with life‑saving measures and leadership.

Skills

LPN licensure

RN licensure

CPR certification

Physical stamina

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Job description

Quality Correctional Care (QCC) is a mission-driven organization that provides medical and mental healthcare and addiction recovery services to justice-involved patients. Our approach to patient care is uniquely compassionate and holistic, emphasizing dignity, respect, and rehabilitation through effective healthcare. QCC changes the lives of our patients by raising the standard for correctional healthcare to promote sustainable wellness and successful reintegration following release from incarceration. We are looking for passionate and driven professionals who appreciate a commitment to an important mission.

Mission and Culture

• Deep commitment to our mission and prioritization of patient care
• Strong communication from the leadership team
• Advocacy and support from administration
• Team-member wellness initiatives to combat job-stress and burnout
• Transformative healthcare that makes a difference in communities where you live and work
• Cooperative and supportive team culture within the organization

Nursing Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and deliver comprehensive healthcare to patients, including:
  • 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
  • Perform 14-day physicals
  • Manage chronic care
  • Provide patient education on health concerns
  • Respond to medical emergencies, including life-saving measures and taking charge and giving direction in an emergency
• Maintain working knowledge of pharmacology, including drug reactions/overdose, formulary/non-formulary medications, and knowledge of medication costs
• Provide insight and direction to medically trained personnel, as needed
• Comply with all current and future state, federal, and local laws and regulations

Location

Floating to various correctional facilities throughout Southern Indiana. Candidate must live in the state of Indiana or a neighboring state.

Shift Openings

Availability for dayshift, nightshift, and weekends. Travel accommodations provided with potential for company vehicle.

Requirements

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

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages
• Paid time off
• Medical insurance (PPO or HSA)
• $1,200 annual company HSA contribution
• Dental
• Vision
• Short-term disability
• Voluntary life, accident, and critical illness
• Pet insurance
• Cancer coverage
• Referral program
• Employee assistance program
• Financial wellness program
• Employer-paid long-term disability, AD&D, and a $50,000 life insurance policy
• 401(k) with a 4% company match