Licensed Practical Nurse (80278)

Centurion Health; Westview Acres (IL); On-site; USD 42,608 - 60,684; Full time

Job summary

Centurion Health is seeking a Full-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team at the Illinois River Correctional Center in Canton, IL. The LPN will provide holistic nursing care to incarcerated patients, working under the direction of Registered Nurses and medical staff.

This position requires a high school diploma or GED, and a valid LPN license is necessary. The role will involve evening shifts and ensuring physical and behavioral health needs are met for the patient population.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license or ability to obtain one required.
• Must be appropriately and actively certified in Cardio‑Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
• Ability to obtain a security clearance, to include drug screen and criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic nursing care to incarcerated patients.
• Work under the direction of Registered Nurses (RN) and medical and psychiatric staff.
• Respond to a range of physical and behavioral health needs.

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Illinois River Correctional Center - Canton, IL 61520

Position Type: Full‑Time

Education Level: Associate's Degree

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: Evening

Job Category: Nursing Professional & Support

Centurion is proud to be the provider of comprehensive services to the Illinois Department of Corrections. We are currently seeking a Full‑time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team at the Illinois River Correctional Center in Canton.

Salary: $37.49

Responsibilities

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 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.

Shift: FT Evening: 3p-11a x2, 11s-11p x2 per week

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required


• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license or ability to obtain one required


• Must be appropriately and actively certified in Cardio‑Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)


• Ability to obtain a security clearance, to include drug screen and criminal background check