LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)

TK Health; Pryor Creek (OK); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

TK Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our healthcare team at the Mayes County Jail in Pryor, Oklahoma. The role features 12-hour night shifts from 7 PM to 7 AM with rotating weekends in a correctional healthcare setting.

You will provide hands-on nursing care, perform LPN scope duties, monitor patients, administer medications, document accurately, and collaborate with RNs and providers while adhering to safety protocols and delivering compassionate care in a secure

Responsibilities

• Providing nursing care based on each patient's individual healthcare needs
• Performing nursing functions within the LPN scope of practice
• Following established nursing standards, techniques, and procedures
• Monitoring patients and communicating changes in condition to the appropriate healthcare provider
• Administering medications and treatments as ordered and permitted within scope of practice
• Maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Collaborating with RNs, providers, and other members of the healthcare team
• Following established safety, security, and facility procedures
• Providing professional and compassionate care to the patient population

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – 12-Hour NightsMayes County Jail | Pryor, Oklahoma7 PM–7 AM | Rotating Weekends | Correctional HealthcareLooking for an LPN position where you can use your nursing skills, work with greater independence, and make a meaningful difference for an underserved patient population?TK Health is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our healthcare team at the Mayes County Jail in Pryor, Oklahoma.Correctional healthcare gives nurses the opportunity to use a broad range of clinical skills while caring for patients in a safe, secure, and unique healthcare environment. If you're looking for something different from a traditional hospital or long-term care setting, this could be a great opportunity.Position DetailsLicensed Practical Nurse (LPN)12-hour night shifts – 7 PM to 7 AMRotating weekendsMayes County Jail – Pryor, OKVaccines are not mandatoryCorrectional healthcare settingWhat You'll DoAs an LPN with TK Health, you'll provide hands-on nursing care to patients while working as part of the facility's healthcare team.Responsibilities include:Providing nursing care based on each patient's individual healthcare needsPerforming nursing functions within the LPN scope of practiceFollowing established nursing standards, techniques, and proceduresMonitoring patients and communicating changes in condition to the appropriate healthcare providerAdministering medications and treatments as ordered and permitted within scope of practiceMaintaining accurate and timely clinical documentationCollaborating with RNs, providers, and other members of the healthcare teamFollowing established safety, security, and facility proceduresProviding professional and compassionate care to the patient populationWhy Correctional Nursing?Correctional nursing is an opportunity to practice in an environment where your assessment skills, clinical judgment, and ability to connect with patients truly matter.You'll care for a diverse patient population with a variety of medical needs while gaining experience that can expand your clinical skills beyond what you may encounter in a traditional nursing setting.Join TK HealthTK Health provides healthcare services within jails and detention centers across multiple states. Our nurses play an important role in ensuring patients have access to quality healthcare while in custody.If you're an LPN looking for 12-hour night shifts in the Pryor area and want an opportunity to use your nursing skills in a different kind of healthcare environment, we'd like to hear from you.Apply today to learn more about joining TK Health at the Mayes County Jail.All offers of employment with TK Health and TK Health Clinicians are contingent upon satisfactory results of a thorough background check.