What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN position at New Heights Staffing?
Licensed Practical Nurse (All Shifts)- Corrections
CORRECTIONAL NURSING! Best Kept Secret in Nursing!
*Newly licensed nurses will be considered
Higher than average starting salary!
- Competitive Pay, Excellent Benefits
- Salary will be modified by shift differential and experience
- 12-hour shifts
Must-Haves
- AZ Nursing license or "compact" multi state license
- A valid driver's license is required.
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Graduate from an accredited college or university nursing program
- Applicant must be a US citizen per facility contract
The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for the performances of basic nursing duties to include execution of physician orders, operation of pill call, operation of sick call, and assisting the physician in examinations and treatments and performs technical/clinical procedures within the scope of his/her license. Assists in the professional management of the facility medical department.
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.
- Apply appropriate nursing skills in the care and treatment of inmates/residents.
- Attend sick call with the physician to see inmates/residents; prepare a list of inmates/residents to be examined; prepare examining room and equipment.
- Operate pill call, dispense medication and document as required by applicable policies and/or procedures.
- Control medication, syringes and other medical supplies or equipment and inventory as required by established procedures.
- Maintain absolute security and confidentiality of all medical records.
Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 21 years of age. Drug-Free Workplace & EOE–M/F/Vets/Disabled.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Physical setting:
- Corrections
Standard shift:
- Day shift
- Night shift
Supplemental schedule:
- Holidays
- Overtime
Weekly schedule:
- 3x12
- Rotating weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Florence, AZ: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- LVN/LPN (Required)
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
Salary : $57,900 - $73,300