Licensed Practical Nurse

maricopa; Phoenix (AZ); Sur place; USD 41 000 - 56 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Day shifts

Night shifts

Growth opportunities

Wellness program

Dependent healthcare

Parental leave

Paid vacation

Employee discounts

ASRS retirement

Résumé du poste

Maricopa County Correctional Health is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join the Corrections Health Team. You will administer medications, provide extensive patient care, and participate in planning and evaluating nursing care in a jail setting.

Qualified candidates hold a valid LPN license and have experience in medical settings with medication passes. Opportunities include day and night shifts, plus benefits and career growth within Maricopa County.

Qualifications

• Valid, unrestricted LPN license.
• Experience as a licensed practical nurse.
• Experience in a medical setting with large medication passes.
• IV Infusion Therapy/Venipuncture certification.

Responsabilités

• Provide healthcare to patients inside the Maricopa County Jails.
• Provide health-related education as appropriate to patient needs.
• Administer medication and complete related pharmacological procedures.
• Collect data for assessment of care needs, report findings, and deliver appropriate nursing interventions.
• Monitor patient's progress and report outcomes.
• Participate in orientation and training of new employees, contract staff, students, and others.

Connaissances

LPN license

Medication administration

Vital signs monitoring

Patient education

Formation

LPN license

Description du poste

Posting Date

10/16/26

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled

Pay Range

$30.00 - $41.00 hourly

Sign-on Bonus

up to $3,000 for eligible licensed practical nurses

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.

Shift Differential Pay

• An additional $1.75 per hour for hours worked between 3:00pm - 11:00pm
• An additional $3.00 per hour for hours worked between 11:00pm - 7:00am

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Correctional Health

About the Position

As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you will be a vital member of Maricopa County's Correctional Health Team and work in partnership with Maricopa County Sheriff's Detention Officers. You will perform specialized nursing functions, including administering medications, therapeutic treatments, providing extensive patient care, and participating in the planning, implementation, and overall nursing care evaluation.

About Us

Correctional Health Services (CHS) is an industry-leading healthcare organization for the incarcerated population, providing medical, dental, mental health, psychiatric care, and substance abuse treatment (i.e., Medication Assisted Treatment, and Opioid Treatment Program). Our department's culture promotes collaboration, continuous training, and flexibility. We challenge our team to spearhead initiatives, break down barriers, and advance their expertise.

Proud to Offer

• Day and night shifts are available
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Work with a wide array of tools and technologies
• Exceptional work-life balance
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Child care benefits, including access to the Maricopa County Kids Club , dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
• Paid vacation, sick time, and paid parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts
• Employee discounts for goods and services
• Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires 11.98% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

We Require

• Valid, unrestricted license as a licensed practical nurse issued by the Arizona State Board of Nursing or issued by another state recognized by the Arizona Board of Nursing as a multi-compact license state

We Also Value

• Experience as a licensed practical nurse
• Experience in a medical setting, requiring large medication passes.
• Intravenous Infusion Therapy/Venipuncture certification

Job Contributions

• Provide healthcare to patients inside the Maricopa County Jails
• Provide health-related education as appropriate to patient needs
• Administer medication and complete related pharmacological procedures
• Collect data for assessment of care needs, report findings, and deliver appropriate nursing interventions
• Monitor patient's progress and report outcomes
• Participate in orientation and training of new employees, contract staff, students, and others

Working Conditions

• Ability to work inside a jail
• Ability to respond to emergencies
• Ability to get on the floor to perform CPR/chest compressions, push medical equipment, climb stairs, and lift patients on a gurney that may weigh up to 35 pounds
• Be assigned to various clinical locations in the Phoenix area within a 5-mile radius

Selection Procedure

Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Equal Opportunity Statement

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact [e-mail] to initiate the interactive process.