Licensed Practical Nurse- FT (days) (81253)

Centurion Health; Polk City (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Centurion Health in Polk City, Florida is seeking a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join Polk Correctional Institution on the day shift.

Shifts are 7am–7pm with rotating weekends. The LPN provides holistic nursing care under RN supervision to incarcerated patients and coordinates with medical and psychiatric staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license or ability to obtain one required.
• Must be CPR certified.
• Ability to obtain a security clearance, to include drug screen and criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic nursing care to incarcerated patients under the direction of Registered Nurses and medical staff.
• Respond to a range of physical and behavioral health needs of patients.

Skills

LPN license

CPR certification

Security clearance

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: FL, Polk City - Polk Correctional Institution - Polk City, FL 33868
Position Type: Full-Time
Education Level: High School Diploma/GED
Travel Percentage: None
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: Nursing Professional & Support

We are currently seeking a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse (day shift) to join our team at Polk Correctional Institution located in Polk City, Florida.

3-12 hour day shifts; 7am-7pm w/rotating weekends

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (Medical) is responsible for providing holistic nursing care within the appropriate scope of practice to incarcerated patients while working under the direction of Registered Nurses (RN) and medical and psychiatric staff, to respond to a range of physical and behavioral health needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license or ability to obtain one required
• Must be appropriately and actively certified in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Ability to obtain a security clearance, to include drug screen and criminal background check