Licensed Practical Nurse - PRN

CoreCivic; Tutwiler (MS); On-site; USD 37,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

CoreCivic is seeking Licensed Practical Nurses (PRN) to provide high-quality care in an institutional setting. The role involves applying nursing skills to inmates/residents, assisting the physician during sick calls, dispensing medications, and maintaining accurate medical records.

Candidates must graduate from an approved nursing program, hold an LPN license for the state of employment, possess a valid driver's license, and be at least 18 years old. CoreCivic is an equal opportunity employer.

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 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Nursing skills

Patient care

Documentation

Education

LPN license

Job description

$26.53 -$37.07 / 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.