LPN

Robeson County; Lumberton (NC); On-site; USD 61,463 - 71,852; Full time

Job summary

A local government agency in North Carolina is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for the Robeson County Detention Center. The position involves administering medications, performing health assessments, and handling emergencies. Candidates must have a graduation certificate from an accredited nursing program, LPN license, and valid CPR certification. This position requires tact and discretion in a challenging environment. Competitive pay with three shift options is available, along with essential benefits and a commitment to equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• Must graduate from an accredited Practical Nursing program.
• LPN license and CPR certification are required upon hire.
• Valid North Carolina driver's license is needed.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and follow physician’s orders.
• Perform daily health assessments of inmates.
• Manage inventory of medical equipment and medications.

Skills

Patient care

Medication administration

Health assessments

Tact and discretion

Emergency response

Education

Graduation from an accredited Practical Nursing program

LPN license

CPR certification

Job description

Shift Pay

• 1st shift $61,463.06 annual salary / $29.55 per hour (hazard pay included)
• 2nd shift $67,702.94 annual salary / $32.55 per hour (hazard and shift differential pay included)
• 3rd shift $71,852.86 annual salary / $34.58 per hour (hazard and shift differential pay included)

Example of Duties

Under general supervision, performs specialized nursing work in the Robeson County Detention Center. Work involves administering medications, following physician’s orders, drawing blood, checking glucose levels and blood pressures of inmates. Employee also performs daily physicals and health assessments of individuals being booked in the detention center, and handling all emergency situations that arise and notifying proper officials and hospitals. Work also involves performing treatments as needed, cleansing and dressing wounds, and performing assigned medical rounds. Employee is also responsible for inventory of medical equipment and medications. Work also involves maintaining sanitation of work areas in infirmary and containing all contamination ensuring proper disposal of specimens, and syringes. Employee is subject to the usual hazards of nursing work, including potential exposure to communicable diseases and blood-borne pathogens. Employee is able to exercise considerable tact, courtesy, discretion, firmness and fairness in contact with inmates. Reports to Jail Director of Nursing.

Education and Experience

• Graduation from an accredited Practical Nursing program; 1 year of experience (preferred but not required) in patient care; mental health services, substance treatment; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.
• LPN license and CPR certification required upon hire and duration of employment.
• Valid North Carolina driver’s license required upon hire and duration of employment. Out of state driver’s license will be accepted only if the individual is a permanent resident of that state.

Must take and successfully pass a pre-employment drug test, Motor Vehicle Records driver license check, as well as submit to random, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident drug and alcohol testing.

Application Process

Applications are accepted ONLINE ONLY at https://robesoncountycareers.com/postings/2105. For application process inquiries, questions or concerns please contact April Ewing-Page in Human Resources at [phone] or by email [e-mail].

Equal Opportunity Employer

Robeson County Local Government considers applicants on the basis of qualifications and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, disability or any other legally protected status.