Licensed Practical Nurse

Centurion Health; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Flexible Spending Account

CE benefits

State Loan Reimbursement through FRAME

Job summary

Centurion Health seeks a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse to join the Tomoka Correctional Institution team in Daytona Beach, Florida. The LPN will provide holistic nursing care to incarcerated patients under the supervision of RNs and medical staff.

The position covers day shift, with a pay rate of $29–$32/hr and a comprehensive benefits package. Applicants must hold a Florida LPN license and CPR certification, with the ability to obtain security clearance.

Qualifications

• Florida LPN license or ability to obtain one
• CPR certification required
• Corrections experience not required
• Ability to obtain security clearance (drug screen and background check)

Responsibilities

• Develop and update policies and procedures related to infection control
• Ensure infection control practices align with policies and standards
• Maintain isolation techniques to prevent spread of infection
• Coordinate with healthcare, laboratory, security, and state/local agencies
• Assist in outbreak response and containment
• Participate in quality improvement activities
• Educate staff and patients on infectious disease and prevention
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team on treatment plans and continuity of care
• Share knowledge with peers and delegate tasks as needed
• Maintain current clinical knowledge and professional boundaries
• Ensure HIPAA compliance and safety within the facility

Skills

CPR certified

Education

Florida LPN license

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: FL, Daytona Beach - Tomoka Correctional Institution - Daytona Beach, FL 32124

Position Type: Full-Time

Education Level: High School Diploma/GED

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Nursing Professional & Support

Centurion is proud to be the provider of healthcare services to the Florida Department of Corrections.

About the Role

We are currently seeking a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team at Tomoka Correctional Institution located in Daytona Beach, Florida.

Pay Rate: $29-$32/hr

The LPN is responsible for providing holistic nursing care within the appropriate scope of practice to incarcerated patients. Licensed Practical Nurses work under the direction of Registered Nurses, medical, and psychiatric staff to respond to a range of physical and mental health needs.

Qualifications

• Florida Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license or ability to obtain one required
• Must be appropriately and actively certified in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Corrections experience not required
• Ability to obtain a security clearance, to include drug screen and criminal background check

Shift

Monday- Friday 8a-430p

* Infection Control *

Responsibilities

• Develop and update policies and procedures related to infection control with current standards of practice, rules and regulations in collaboration with healthcare clinical leadership
• Ensure the infection control practices of all staff are in accordance with policies and procedures
• Ensure compliance with isolation techniques and procedures to control spread of infectious disease
• Work closely with healthcare staff, laboratory staff, security staff, and state and local agencies in prevention and control of infection
• Work in conjunction with local, state, site medical and custody leadership in the event of an outbreak to control and contain additional spread of disease
• Identify as promptly as possible patients and staff who have acquired infection and maintain a register of all notified infections. Provide follow-up reports in order to advise, help and prevent further spread of infection
• Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement Committee activities with focus on identification, investigation, follow-up and policy/process review to ensure infection control practices are maintained and safe patient care is provided
• Educate staff and patients about infectious disease and safe infection control practices and procedures
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to develop, implement, evaluate, and revise individualized treatment plans including continuity of care when infectious disease present. Communicate with team members individually, at team meetings and with written documentation as needed
• Share knowledge, skills and information with peers, colleagues and others. May assign tasks or delegate care based upon expected skills and knowledge
• Acquire and maintain current clinical knowledge and skills and professional standards
• Identify and maintain professional boundaries to preserve the integrity of the therapeutic process and relationship
• Ensure compliance with all facility and Company policies, Federal and state laws, regulations, accreditation standards and guidelines including HIPAA
• Coordinate care closely with security staff while maintaining a positive, collaborative relationship
• Maintain an ethical commitment to ensure confidentiality within the limits of a correctional environment
• Deliver care to patients in a nonjudgmental/nondiscriminatory manner to protect their autonomy, dignity and rights
• Understand and adhere to safety and security rules and regulations of the institution
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Flexible Spending Account
• Continuing Education benefits
• Eligible for up to $4,000 per year State Loan Reimbursement through Florida Reimbursement Assistance for Medical Education Program (FRAME)
• Much more...