LPN or RN Part Time Day Shift

Quality Correctional Care; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 44,083 - 55,104; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation packages

Paid time off

Referral Program

Employee Assistance Program

Financial Wellness Program

Employer paid long term disability, AD

Life insurance policy

401K with company match

Job summary

Quality Correctional Care (QCC) seeks compassionate nursing professionals to deliver medical and mental healthcare to justice-involved patients at Allen County Correctional Center in Fort Wayne. This part-time day shift offers the opportunity to administer medications, conduct intakes, and respond to sick calls while maintaining patient dignity and safety.

LPN or RN licensure and CPR certification are required; ideal candidates can stand long shifts, lift up to 50 pounds, and work 2 shifts per

Qualifications

• LPN or RN licensure required.
• Valid CPR certification required.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to push, pull, reach and bend frequently.
• Lifts up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and deliver comprehensive healthcare to patients.
• Administer medications and perform medical intakes.
• Respond to sick call requests and follow up with medical providers.
• Check and change dressings as required.
• Perform 14-day physicals and manage chronic care.
• Provide patient education on health concerns.
• Respond to medical emergencies and take charge in emergencies.
• Maintain pharmacology knowledge and advise on medications.
• Provide insight to Medically Trained Personnel and ensure compliance with laws.

Job description

Quality Correctional Care (QCC) is a mission-driven organization that provides medical and mental healthcare and addiction recovery services to justice-involved patients. Our approach to patient care is uniquely compassionate and holistic emphasizing dignity, respect, and rehabilitation through effective healthcare. QCC changes the lives of our patients by raising the standard for correctional healthcare to promote sustainable wellness and successful reintegration following release from incarceration. We are looking for passionate and driven professionals who appreciate a commitment to an important mission.

WHY QCC? Mission and Culture:

• Deep commitment to our mission and prioritization of patient care
• Strong communication from the leadership team
• Advocacy and support from administration
• Team-member wellness initiatives to combat job-stress and burnout
• Transformative healthcare that makes a difference in communities where you live and work
• Cooperative and supportive team culture within the organization

We cannot achieve our mission without innovative expert healthcare professionals with the courage to care. Come join the QCC team and be part of our vision for the future!

Nursing Responsibilities:

• Assess, plan, and deliver comprehensive healthcare to patients by providing the following:
  • Administer medications
  • Perform medical intakes and assess if patient is fit for incarceration, as needed
  • Respond to sick call requests and follow up with the medical provider when needed
  • Check and/or change medical dressings as required by the medical provider
  • Performing 14-day physicals
  • Managing chronic care
  • Providing patient education on health concerns
  • Responding to medical emergencies
    • Be capable of performing life saving measures and ability to take charge and give direction in an emergency
  • Maintain working knowledge of pharmacology, including but not limited to drug reaction/overdose, formulary/non-formulary medications, and knowledge of medication costs
  • Be able to provide insight and direction to Medically Trained Personnel, as needed
  • Comply with all current and future state, federal, and local laws and regulations

Location: Allen County Correctional Center, Fort Wayne

Shift Opening(s): Part-Time Days 6 AM-6 PM 2 shifts/week

Pay Range:

• LPN: $32-36+/hour based on experience
• RN: $35-$40+/hour based on experience

Requirements:

• LPN or RN licensure
• Valid CPR certification
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
• Must be able to push, pull, reach, and bend frequently
• Must be capable of lifting up to 50 pounds

QCC’s Benefits:

• Competitive compensation packages
• Paid time off
• Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Financial Wellness Program
• Employer paid long term disability, AD&D, and a $50,000 life insurance policy
• 401K with a 4% company match