Licensed Practical Nurse - FT

CoreCivic; Leavenworth (KS); On-site; USD 39,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Drug-Free Workplace

Equal Opportunity Employer (Disability

Job summary

CoreCivic is seeking Licensed Practical Nurses to provide high-quality care in an institutional setting. The role requires an LPN license, a valid state license, and a driver’s license, with duties including medication administration, sick call support, and managing medical records for inmates/residents.

The hourly pay ranges from $28.04 to $35.31, reflecting the needs of working in a controlled environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved school of nursing with a certificate as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Must be licensed in the state of employment.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Apply appropriate nursing skills in the care and treatment of inmates/residents.
• Attend sick call with the physician to see inmates/residents; prepare a list of inmates/residents to be examined; prepare examining room and equipment.
• Operate pill call, dispense medication and document as required by applicable policies and procedures.
• Control medication, syringes and other medical supplies or equipment and inventory as required by established procedures.
• Maintain absolute security and confidentiality of all medical records.

Skills

LPN license

Education

LPN certification

Job description

$28.04 - $35.31 / hour

At CoreCivic, our employees are driven by a deep sense of service, high standards of professionalism and a responsibility to better the public good.

At CoreCivic we do more than manage inmates, we care for people. CoreCivic is currently seeking Licensed Practical Nurses who have a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional setting.

The successful candidate should be able to perform ALL of the following functions at a pace and level of performance consistent with the actual job performance requirements.

1. Apply appropriate nursing skills in the care and treatment of inmates/residents.

2. Attend sick call with the physician to see inmates/residents; prepare a list of inmates/residents to be examined; prepare examining room and equipment.

3. Operate pill call, dispense medication and document as required by applicable policies and/or procedures.

4. Control medication, syringes and other medical supplies or equipment and inventory as required by established procedures.

5. Maintain absolute security and confidentiality of all medical records.

CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace & EOE including Disability/Veteran.

Qualifications:

• Graduate from an approved school of nursing with a certificate as a Licensed Practical Nurse.

• Must be licensed in the state of employment.

• A valid driver's license is required.

• Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 21 years of age.

CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace & EOE including Disability/Veteran.