PRN LPN or RN

Quality Correctional Care; Logansport (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation packages

Paid time off

Referral Program

Employee Assistance Program

Financial Wellness Program

Job summary

Quality Correctional Care is seeking a licensed practical nurse or registered nurse to provide frontline medical and mental health services in Cass County Jail. You will administer medications, conduct intakes, perform 14-day physicals, manage chronic conditions, and educate patients on health concerns.

This role requires CPR certification, stamina to stand long hours, and ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Open day or night shifts available.

Qualifications

• Active LPN or RN license to practice in Indiana.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Ability to assess patients and respond to emergencies.
• Ability to follow detention facility policies.

Responsibilities

• Assess and deliver comprehensive healthcare to patients within the jail.
• Administer medications and perform routine patient care tasks.
• Conduct 14-day physicals and manage chronic conditions.
• Provide patient education on health concerns.
• Respond to medical emergencies and guide medical staff.
• Maintain pharmacology knowledge and cost awareness.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.

Skills

Medication administration

Emergency response

Patient education

CPR certified

Education

LPN or RN licensure

CPR certification

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:

Cass County Jail

Shift Opening(s):

Open availability to pick up day shift or night shift.

Requirements:

• Valid LPN/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