How much does a Jail Nurse make in Kentucky? The average Jail Nurse salary in Kentucky is $117,669 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $109,189 and $127,835. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Jail Nurse Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Jail Nurse Salary $101,468 KY March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Jail Nurse Salary $109,189 KY March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Jail Nurse Salary $117,669 KY March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Jail Nurse Salary $127,835 KY March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Jail Nurse Salary $137,090 KY March 26, 2024
25% $109,189 10% $101,468 90% $137,090 75% $127,835 $117,669 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Aberdeen, KY Avg. Salary $111,542 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adairville, KY Avg. Salary $113,542 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adams, KY Avg. Salary $110,166 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adolphus, KY Avg. Salary $116,919 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Ages Brookside, KY Avg. Salary $109,166 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Albany, KY Avg. Salary $113,793 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alexandria, KY Avg. Salary $122,171 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Allen, KY Avg. Salary $110,166 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Allensville, KY Avg. Salary $112,292 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Almo, KY Avg. Salary $111,542 Date Updated March 26, 2024
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Ambe Healthcare Staffing - Albany , GA
Unit Notes " Strict 75-mile radius rule " Include Current Driver's License when submitting " Do Co Jail-3.8 miles from Phoebe Main Campus " # beds Average around 600 prisoners at a time. " BLS, 2 years of experience required in specialty, no first-time travelers " Ratios- 6-7 nurses during day; 2 evenings, weekends and nights. " EMR- Document on paper charting. Can access Meditech but don't document in. " Weekend Requirement Every other weekend for evening and nights. Day shift no weekends unless volunteer to help for sick calls. " On call- One weekend per month for evening and night. " Holidays- Every other major holiday such as Christmas and Thanksgiving " Scrub Color- Green and white or all while. Need to wear a scrub jacket or vest. " Pharmacy 24/7 Use diamond correctional pharmacy. They deliver 6 days a week. " Shifts- Day shift varies: 630a, 7a, 8a---8 hr. shifts for day; evening shift and night shifts are 8's and 12's. Weekends are all 12-hour shifts. " Floor specific orientatio
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Hiring Now! - Liberty Lake , WA
Status: Full-Time Shift: Any As a Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse,have you ever wanted to work somewhere where you can fully use all the skills you learned and see different types of patients every day? Where your work is valued, you are in a safe and secure place, and most of the patients are very appreciative of your care. NaphCare is partnering with Everhealth to hire Licensed Practical Nurses or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LPNs or LVNs) justlike you at the Spokane County Jaillocated in Spokane, WA.Full Time Day Shifts, Full Time Night Shifts, Part Time, PRN, and 8-13 week temporary contracts are available! Pay rates range from $33.00 - $44.48 per hour based on shift, FT, PT, PRN, temporary contract, site needs, and experience. DailyPay for PRN shifts - choose when you get paid by making your earnings available before payday. PRN shifts and hours vary based on coverage needs for FT shifts and will be determined by site leadership and prn employee availability.
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Hiring Now! - Beaverton , OR
Status: Full-Time Shift: Any As a Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse, have you ever wanted to work somewhere where you can fully use all the skills you learned and see different types of patients every day? Where your work is valued, you are in a safe and secure place, and most of the patients are very appreciative of your care. NaphCare is hiring Licensed Practical Nurses or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LPNs or LVNs) just like you at the Washington County Jaillocated in Hillsboro, OR. Full Time Day Shifts, Full Time Night Shifts, Part Time, PRN, and 8-13 week temporary contracts are available! Pay rates range from $34.20 - $38.75 per hour based on shift, FT, PT, PRN, temporary contract, site needs, and experience. DailyPay for PRN shifts - choose when you get paid by making your earnings available before payday. PRN shifts and hours vary based on coverage needs for FT shifts and will be determined by site leadership and prn employee availability. At NaphCare, we want
- 1 day ago
Hiring Now! - Portland , OR
Status: Full-Time Shift: Any As a Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse, have you ever wanted to work somewhere where you can fully use all the skills you learned and see different types of patients every day? Where your work is valued, you are in a safe and secure place, and most of the patients are very appreciative of your care. NaphCare is hiring Licensed Practical Nurses or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LPNs or LVNs) just like you at the Washington County Jaillocated in Hillsboro, OR. Full Time Day Shifts, Full Time Night Shifts, Part Time, PRN, and 8-13 week temporary contracts are available! Pay rates range from $34.20 - $38.75 per hour based on shift, FT, PT, PRN, temporary contract, site needs, and experience. DailyPay for PRN shifts - choose when you get paid by making your earnings available before payday. PRN shifts and hours vary based on coverage needs for FT shifts and will be determined by site leadership and prn employee availability. At NaphCare, we want
- 1 day ago
C.O.R.E. Medical Clinic, Inc. - Sacramento , CA
Job Description Job Description C.O.R.E. Medical Clinic, Inc. is a CARF-Accredited Healthcare Facility Treating Opioid Addiction with Methadone and Buprenorphine searching for a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to fill the position of a Medication Nurse. Hours are generally 6am-2:30pm Monday-Friday. The clinic is also open on Saturday's and Holiday's. This position will help cover Saturday's and Holiday's (7am-11am) on a rotating basis. Competitive pay and benefits. Full-time only. Examples of Work Performed: Briefly assess and dispense daily doses of methadone, buprenorphine, and other medication as prescribed. Routinely maintains records to account for medication stock and reconciles inventory. Notes patients’ general conditions and records in file as necessary. Takes and enters orders in the EHR from physicians Delivers medications to Jails, Nursing homes, etc. as required
- 2 days ago
Hiring Now! - Greenacres , WA
Status: Full-Time Shift: Any As a Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse,have you ever wanted to work somewhere where you can fully use all the skills you learned and see different types of patients every day? Where your work is valued, you are in a safe and secure place, and most of the patients are very appreciative of your care. NaphCare is partnering with Everhealth to hire Licensed Practical Nurses or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LPNs or LVNs) justlike you at the Spokane County Jaillocated in Spokane, WA.Full Time Day Shifts, Full Time Night Shifts, Part Time, PRN, and 8-13 week temporary contracts are available! Pay rates range from $33.00 - $44.48 per hour based on shift, FT, PT, PRN, temporary contract, site needs, and experience. DailyPay for PRN shifts - choose when you get paid by making your earnings available before payday. PRN shifts and hours vary based on coverage needs for FT shifts and will be determined by site leadership and prn employee availability.
- 3 days ago

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