Licensed Practical Nurse - FT

CoreCivic; Natchez (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

CoreCivic is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide high-quality medical care to inmates in an institutional setting in Natchez, Mississippi. The role emphasizes nursing skills, medication administration, and strict confidentiality within a secure environment.

The position offers a competitive hourly wage of $23.21–$31.90 and requires LPN certification, state licensure, a valid driver’s license, and being at least 18 years old.

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 18 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/or 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

Nursing skills

Education

LPN certification

Job description

$23.21 - $31.90 / 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.

• 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/or 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.

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 18 years of age.

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