Licensed Practical Nurse Evening Med Pass Weekend

Armor Health; Kentucky; On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

Armor Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for weekend evening med pass shifts in a correctional setting. You will provide direct nursing care, administer medications, and support patients under supervision of a registered nurse and healthcare team.

The role requires current LPN licensure, CPR certification, proficiency with electronic medical records, and the ability to pass a background check and drug screen. Weekend availability is essential.

Qualifications

• Current LPN license active in the state.
• CPR certification required.
• Proficient with electronic medical records (EMR).
• Ability to pass pre-employment background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic nursing care to patients in a correctional setting.
• Assist healthcare providers and nurses with exams, treatments, tests, and procedures.
• Obtain health history, vitals, and TB skin tests; perform lab tests and relay results.
• Ensure patients receive proper care for injuries or conditions and document contacts.
• Coordinate patient transfers and administer medications per orders; document in the chart.

Skills

Current LPN license

CPR certified

EMR proficiency

Background check ready

Job description

Overview

Excellent outcomes start with great people, and Armor has an exciting opportunity for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) weekend evening med pass shift. Every Saturday and Sunday evening from 6:30 PM - 11:00 PM to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic nursing care to patients in a correctional setting.
• Assist health care providers, registered nurses, and allied health professionals with examinations, treatments, special tests, and routine procedures.
• Obtain patient health history, laboratory specimens, vital signs and administer TB skin tests.
• Conduct lab tests and ensure the results are delivered to the correct physician or registered nurse.
• Ensure patient is receiving proper care for injury or condition.
• Review patient chart; records and reports observed symptoms, reactions, treatments, and changes in patient's conditions.
• Coordinate patient transfers to medical facilities or outside health care providers; administer medications; implement healthcare practitioners' orders; and document all patient contacts using the POMR format.

Qualifications

• Current/Active state license as an LPN
• Current CPR certificate
• Proficient with electronic medical records
• Ability to pass pre-employment Level 2 clearance to include a background check and drug screen

Armor Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified employees and applicants. We comply with all applicable federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination in employment, including but not limited to those that prohibit discrimination based on color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, immigration status, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran's status, and citizenship.