LPN/RN: $5K Sign-On, Benefits, Corrections Nursing

Cheshire; Cheshire (CT); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Pension

Job summary

Cheshire County Department of Corrections in Keene has full-time and/or per diem opportunities for either an LPN or RN. Recently revised pay scale for nursing staff and a $5,000 sign-on bonus for full-time hires accompany a comprehensive benefits package and a pension.

The LPN/RN is responsible for providing professional nursing care to inmates within the scope of administrative guidelines and in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Checking inmate charts and daily schedules for specific treatment and medication orders.
• Making rounds, checking and giving medications and treatments.
• Providing emergency treatment when required; notifying supervisor of emergency and carrying out physician orders.
• Accompanying physician on rounds and assisting with examinations and treatments as necessary.
• Notifying supervisor and/or physician of changes in inmate conditions and any unusual or abnormal observations.

Skills

Nursing

Job description

Cheshire County Department of Corrections in Keene has full-time and/or per diem opportunities for either an LPN or RN. Recently revised pay scale for nursing staff and a $5,000 sign-on bonus for full-time hires accompany a comprehensive benefits package and a pension.

The LPN/RN is responsible for providing professional nursing care to inmates within the scope of administrative guidelines and in accordance with established policies and procedures.