Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Armor Health; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401K retirement plans

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Short-Term Disability and Life

On-Demand Payment

Nurse Student Loan Repayment

Tuition Reimbursement

Generous Paid Time Off

Health Savings Account

Job summary

Armor Health at Erie County Jail seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide holistic nursing care within a correctional setting. You will support physicians and RNs, conduct examinations, assist with procedures, obtain histories, and document using POMR.

A state LPN license and CPR certification are required, with EMR proficiency and ability to pass a background check. Join a mission-driven team delivering high-quality care in a secure environment, with competitive pay and comprehensive

Qualifications

• Current/Active state license as an LPN.
• Current CPR certificate.
• Proficient with electronic medical records.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic nursing care to patients in a correctional setting.
• Assist health care providers, registered nurses, and allied health professionals with examinations, treatments, special tests, and routine procedures.
• Obtain patient health history, laboratory specimens, vital signs and administers TB skin tests.
• Conduct lab tests and ensure the results are delivered to the physician or nurse.
• Coordinate patient transfers to medical facilities or outside health care providers; administer medications; document all patient contacts using the POMR format.

Skills

LPN license

CPR certification

EMR proficiency

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Overview

Excellent outcomes start with great people, and Armor has an exciting opportunity for a

Overview

Excellent outcomes start with great people, and Armor has an exciting opportunity for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team at Erie County Jail.

You’ll Be Eligible For The Following

• Competitive Pay
• 401K retirement plans
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Short-Term Disability and Life coverage
• On-Demand Payment (Make any day payday)
• Nurse Student Loan Repayment
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Health Savings Account

We look forward to connecting with you!

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic nursing care to patients in a correctional setting.
• Assist health care providers, registered nurses, and allied health professionals with examinations, treatments, special tests, and routine procedures.
• Obtain patient health history, laboratory specimens, vital signs and administers TB skin tests.
• Conduct lab tests and ensures the results are delivered to the correct physician or registered nurse.
• Ensure patient is receiving proper care for injury or condition.
• Review patient chart; records and reports observed symptoms, reactions, treatments, and changes in patient's conditions.
• Coordinate patient transfers to medical facilities or outside health care providers; administer medications; implement healthcare practitioners' orders; and document all patient contacts using the POMR format.

Qualifications

• Current/Active state license as an LPN
• Current CPR certificate
• Proficient with electronic medical records
• Ability to pass pre-employment Level 2 clearance to include a background check and drug screen

At Armor Health, we are raising the standard of care to impact the lives of those we serve by partnering with exceptional correctional organizations to improve health care outcomes. We support patients and foster the holistic wellness and well-being of the lives entrusted in our care. Armor is laser-focused on providing the best-in-class interventions to ensure optimal outcomes. We are a dynamic team that is transforming and revolutionizing correctional healthcare through our core values of embracing change, taking ownership, attention to detail, a sense of urgency, and a results-oriented collaborative environment.

Armor Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified employees and applicants. We comply with all applicable federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination in employment, including but not limited to those that prohibit discrimination based on color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, immigration status, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran's status, and citizenship.