Licensed Practical Nurse - Corrections

D & D Second Chance Staffing Agency; Lexington, St. Louis, Battle Creek (KY, MO, MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency specializing in correctional healthcare is seeking Licensed Practical Nurses for a correctional facility. Responsibilities include administering vaccinations, diagnosing health issues, performing health assessments, and counseling patients on health maintenance. Candidates must be licensed in Michigan as an LPN and have at least one year of experience in a similar role. Positions may require travel to facilities in Battle Creek, Lexington, or St Louis, and shifts will vary depending on the assignment.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed in the state of Michigan as an LPN.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Willingness to work in a correctional facility.

Responsibilities

• Administer vaccinations and medication.
• Diagnose and treat health issues.
• Perform health assessments.
• Teach and counsel patients.

Skills

COVID-19 vaccination administration

Patient counseling

Health assessment

Collaboration with medical doctors

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse certification

Job description

About the job Licensed Practical Nurse - Corrections

Licensed Practical Nurses Needed for Correctional Facility

Responsibilities

• Provide COVID-19 vaccinations and administer medication
• Diagnose and treat heath issues
• Perform health assessments to identify new symptoms of possibly undiagnosed conditions or complications
• Work alongside MD to determine best course of treatment for patients
• Teach and counsel patients about maintenance of health and prevention of illness or complications
• Pull charts for next day clinics.
• Set up for nurses' sick call
• Check medications and reorder as needed
• Inventory emergency bag as needed
• Complete all required documentation

ASSIGNMENT DETAILS:

• Tentative: 12/19/22 to 03/81/23
• Facility Type: Corrections
• Location: Battle Creek, MI ; Lexington, KY ;St Louis, MO
• Position Type: Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN
• Shift Time Type: Varies

Requirements

• Licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of Michigan
• 1 year experience as an LPN
• Willingness to work in a correctional facility

For more information and to apply, please contact :
346.907.8966