LPN – Inmate Care & Medication Administration

CoreCivic; Watonga (OK); On-site; USD 91,345,000 - 112,123,000; Full time

Job summary

CoreCivic in Oklahoma is seeking Licensed Practical Nurses with a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional setting. The successful candidate will apply nursing skills to inmate care, assist physicians during sick calls, dispense medications, and document care according to policy.

A valid LPN license in the state of employment, a driver's license, and a minimum age of 21 are required. CoreCivic is a drug-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved school of nursing with a certificate as a Licensed Practical Nurse.

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

Education

LPN Certification

Job description

CoreCivic in Oklahoma is seeking Licensed Practical Nurses with a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional setting. The successful candidate will apply nursing skills to inmate care, assist physicians during sick calls, dispense medications, and document care according to policy.

A valid LPN license in the state of employment, a driver's license, and a minimum age of 21 are required. CoreCivic is a drug-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.