Licensed Practical Nurse

Centurion Health; Vandalia (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Centurion Health is seeking a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide essential nursing care to incarcerated patients at Women's Eastern Reception and Diagnostic Correctional Center in Vandalia, Missouri. The role involves working under RNs and requires a Missouri LPN license, CPR certification, and the ability to obtain a security clearance. Corrections experience is not mandatory, making it an excellent opportunity for newly graduated nurses interested in a career in correctional healthcare.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with IV Certification or ability to obtain.
• Certified in CPR and Basic Life Support.
• Ability to obtain security clearance.
• Corrections experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic nursing care to incarcerated patients under RN supervision.
• Respond to a range of physical and behavioral health needs.

Skills

Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation

Basic Life Support

Education

Missouri Licensed Practical Nurse license

Job description

Centurion is currently seeking a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team at Women's Eastern Reception and Diagnostic Correctional Center located in Vandalia, Missouri.

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (Medical) is responsible for providing holistic nursing care within the appropriate scope of practice to incarcerated patients while working under the direction of Registered Nurses (RN) and medical and psychiatric staff, to respond to a range of physical and behavioral health needs.

Qualifications:

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

Centurion is proud to be the provider of comprehensive healthcare services to the Missouri Department of Corrections. EOE