Traveling Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (82888)

Centurion Health; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Flexible Spending Account

Continuing Education benefits

Much more...

Job summary

Centurion Health is seeking a full-time Travel Licensed Practical Nurse to join the Eagles Travel Team at Algoa Correctional Center in Jefferson City, MO. The LPN will provide holistic nursing care to incarcerated patients under the direction of RNs and medical staff, traveling between Missouri facilities as needed.

Requirements include an active Missouri LPN license, CPR/BLS certification, and at least one year of relevant nursing experience; Corrections and travel nursing experience are

Qualifications

• Licensed LPN with an active Missouri license.
• Minimum of one year as an LPN in a clinic/hospital/long-term care setting preferred.
• Corrections experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic nursing care to incarcerated patients under RN supervision.
• Respond to physical and behavioral health needs across assignments.
• Collaborate with medical and psychiatric staff to deliver care.

Skills

Nursing care

CPR/BLS certification

Security clearance readiness

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Job Details

• Job Location: MO, Jefferson City - Algoa Correctional Center - JEFFERSON CITY, MO 65101
• Position Type: Full-Time
• Education Level: High School Diploma/GED
• Travel Percentage: Short-Term/Travel Assignment
• Job Shift: Night
• Job Category: Nursing Professional & Support
• Travel LPNs assigned to Illinois earn up to $1,625/week including non-taxed weekly stipend

Centurion is proud to be the provider of comprehensive services to the Missouri Department of Corrections. We are currently seeking a full-time Travel Licensed Practical Nurse to join our Centurion Eagles Travel Team at Algoa Correctional Center in Jefferson City, MO. Our travelers have opportunities throughout the country and are full-time, benefit-eligible Centurion employees.

The Eagle (Travel team) LPN will work between various facilities/locations throughout the state of Missouri, per contract needs. Each assignment will be restricted to one location. The LPN is responsible for providing holistic nursing care within the appropriate scope of practice to incarcerated patients while working under the direction of Registered Nurses (RN) and medical and psychiatric staff, to respond to a range of physical and behavioral health needs.

Qualifications

• Licensed LPN with an active license to practice in Missouri
• Minimum of one year of work experience as an LPN in a community outpatient clinic, hospital or long-term care facility preferred
• Corrections experience preferred
• Previous travel nursing experience preferred
• Must be appropriately and actively certified in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/ BLS
• Ability to obtain a security clearance, to include drug screen and criminal background check

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Flexible Spending Account
• Continuing Education benefits
• Much more...

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