Licensed Practical Nurse - Inmate Care Specialist

CoreCivic; Hartsville (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

CoreCivic in Hartsville, TN is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide high-quality care in an institutional setting. The successful candidate will perform nursing duties for inmates, participate in sick call with physicians, dispense medications, and maintain secure medical records.

Requirements include graduation from an approved nursing program with LPN certification, licensure in the state, a valid driver's license, and a minimum age of 20. CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace and EOE.

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.

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

Inmate care

Education

LPN certification

Job description

CoreCivic in Hartsville, TN is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide high-quality care in an institutional setting. The successful candidate will perform nursing duties for inmates, participate in sick call with physicians, dispense medications, and maintain secure medical records.

Requirements include graduation from an approved nursing program with LPN certification, licensure in the state, a valid driver's license, and a minimum age of 20. CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace and EOE.