Job description

Correctional Nurse (LPN or RN) Needed at Clark County Detention Center

Insurance is available at a 50% cost savings to the Employee. Acute care for immediate family at no cost (except consumables at 50%). Dental & vision offered.

401k match

15k life insurance paid

Aflac offered

We are looking for a FT dayshift nurse to work twelve hour dayshift position and to rotate A/B schedule each week. Shifts are 7a-7p.

Upon completing 90 days, Employee will receive $250 bonus, provided Employee has good attendance and punctuality.

This position may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all tasks which may be found in the position. The employee must be able to perform all of the duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

EOE STATEMENT We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

• Basic Function and Scope of Responsibilities: Under the supervision of the Site Administrator/Coordinator the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides nursing services to patients within a correctional environment. The LPN delivers nursing care as directed by the Physician within the scope of the State Board of Nursing Practice for the LPN.
• Adhere to all state and JAIL facility bylaws to include PREA
• Take and document vital signs
• Assist with all activities of daily living as required of an inmate in a medical clinic bed including turning & repositioning if infirmary beds are provided at the site.
• Assess and report changes in patient's condition.
• Obtain patient history
• Assist with examinations and/or treatments and document correctly.
• Implement triage/sick-call procedures designed for the facility
• Administer medications in accordance with supervising physician protocols, nursing standards and correctional regulations
• Accurately document all patient information, nursing assessments and interventions
• Read and comply with new standards, correctional regulations and /or supervising/facility directives
• Actively participate in the inmate health education program
• Complete all assignments within the prescribed time frame
• Maintain a clean and orderly environment in the workplace including patient rooms
• Maintain patient confidentiality
• Demonstrate the ability to perform all required technical skills appropriately and safely
• Demonstrate understanding of the health care mission of the unit and the place of his/her assignment in the completion of the mission
• Provide assistance and shared teamwork to co-workers as needed to assure that the shared mission of the unit is optimally fulfilled
• Assist in orientation of new staff members as requested
• Actively participate in continuous quality improvement activities
• Attend ALL mandatory meetings
• Utilize appropriate/effective verbal and written communication
• Comply with attendance policy
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications:

• Completion of an accredited nursing program with the ability to practice as a licensed practical nurse.
• Active state/ LPN license.
• Current CPR certification.
• Clear background check and drugscreen

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Primary Care

Physical setting:

• Corrections

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends
• Weekend availability

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Winchester, KY 40391: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• LPN (Required)

Work Location: In person

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