Licensed Practical Nurse -PRN

CoreCivic; Natchez (MS); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

CoreCivic is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (PRN) to provide high-quality nursing care in an institutional setting in Natchez, Mississippi. The role involves applying nursing skills, assisting physicians, dispensing medications, and maintaining strict security and confidentiality of medical records.

The position requires completion of an approved LPN program, active state licensure, a valid driver's license, and a minimum age of 18.

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

Patient care

Education

LPN/Licensed Practical Nurse program

Job description

$25.53 - $35.09 / 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 (PRN) 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.

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.