LPN / LVN - Correctional - $28-37 per hour

LPN / LVN - Correctional - $28-37 per hour at CoreCivic summary:

The LPN/LVN Correctional position at CoreCivic in Las Animas, Colorado involves providing high-quality nursing care within a correctional facility. Responsibilities include conducting sick calls with physicians, administering medications, controlling medical supplies, and maintaining medical records confidentiality. The role requires a licensed practical nurse credential, adherence to security protocols, and a commitment to serving the inmate population with professionalism.

CoreCivic is seeking a LPN / LVN Correctional for a job in Las Animas, Colorado.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Correctional
• Discipline: LPN / LVN
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff

$28.29 - $37.21 / per Hour

At CoreCivic, our employees are driven by a deep sense of service, high standards of professionalism and a responsibility to better the public good.

At CoreCivic we do more than manage inmates, we care for people. CoreCivic is currently seeking Licensed Practical Nurses who have a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional setting.

The successful candidate should be able to perform ALL of the following functions at a pace and level of performance consistent with the actual job performance requirements.

1. Apply appropriate nursing skills in the care and treatment of inmates/residents.
2. Attend sick call with the physician to see inmates/residents; prepare a list of inmates/residents to be examined; prepare examining room and equipment.
3. Operate pill call, dispense medication and document as required by applicable policies and/or procedures.
4. Control medication, syringes and other medical supplies or equipment and inventory as required by established procedures.
5. Maintain absolute security and confidentiality of all medical records.

CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace & EOE including Disability/Veteran.

Qualifications:

• Graduate from an approved school of nursing with a certificate as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Must be licensed in the state of employment.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age.

CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace & EOE including Disability/Veteran.

CoreCivic Job ID #req29655. Posted job title: LPN /LVN Correctional

About CoreCivic

CoreCivic is a diversified, government-solutions company with the scale and experience needed to solve tough government challenges in cost-effective ways. We provide a broad range of solutions to government partners that serve the public good through high-quality corrections and detention management, innovative and cost-saving real estate solutions, and a growing network of residential and non-residential alternatives to incarceration to help address America's recidivism crisis.

Benefits

• Holiday Pay
• 401k retirement plan
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Life insurance

Keywords:

licensed practical nurse, LVN, correctional nursing, medication administration, inmate healthcare, medical record confidentiality, sick call, correctional facility nurse, CoreCivic, security protocols