Licensed Practical Nurse – FT

CoreCivic; Olney Springs (CO); On-site; USD 4,016,000 - 5,307,000; Full time

Job summary

CoreCivic in Colorado seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide high-quality care in an institutional setting. You will perform nursing duties, assist physicians, dispense medications, and maintain confidential medical records.

Graduate from an approved nursing program, hold an LPN license, and have a valid driver's license; must be at least 20 years old. CoreCivic is a drug-free workplace and EOE including disability/veteran.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved school of nursing with a certificate as an LPN.
• Must be licensed in the state of employment.
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 20 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Apply nursing skills in care and treatment of inmates/residents.
• Attend sick call with physician; prepare list of inmates to be examined.
• Operate pill call; dispense medication and document as required.
• Control medication, syringes, and supplies and inventory as required.
• Maintain confidentiality of all medical records.

Skills

LPN

Nursing Skills

Medication Dispensing

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse Certification

Job description

$29.15 – $38.52 / 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 20 years of age.

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