Float Nurse / RN or LPN

Quality Correctional Care; La Porte (IN); On-site; USD 54,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation packages

Paid time off

Medical insurance (PPO or High Deduct.

Dental

Vision

Short term disability

Voluntary life, accident, and critical

Pet Insurance

Cancer Coverage

Referral Program

Employee Assistance Program

Financial Wellness Program

Employer paid 50,000 life insurance

401K with company match

Job summary

Quality Correctional Care, a mission-driven organization serving justice-involved patients in Indiana, seeks licensed nurses (LPN/RN) for floating assignments across NW facilities. Candidates must hold Indiana or Compact licensure and CPR certification, with the ability to work days, nights, and weekends.

The role emphasizes administering medications, performing intakes, and providing patient education while ensuring safety in correctional settings and compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• Valid Indiana or Compact LPN or RN licensure.
• Valid CPR certification.
• 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.
• 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 with life‑saving measures.
• Maintain working knowledge of pharmacology and related costs.
• Provide insight and direction to Medically Trained Personnel as needed.
• Comply with all current and future state, federal, and local laws and regulations.

Skills

Clinical nursing skills

Patient education

Emergency response

Team collaboration

Education

LPN or RN license (Indiana or Compact)

CPR certification

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.

Why QCC? 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

We cannot achieve our mission without innovative expert healthcare professionals with the courage to care. Come join the QCC team and be part of our vision for the future!

Nursing 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

Location: Floating to various correctional facilities throughout the NW part of Indiana. Candidate must live in the state of Indiana or nearby in a neighboring state (and be licensed to work in Indiana).

Shift Opening(s): Availability for dayshift and nightshift and weekends. Travel accommodations provided with potential for company vehicle, as well.

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

QCC’s 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 $50,000 life insurance policy
• 401K with a 4% company match