LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSES LPNs - Night Shift

• Full Time Contract LPN Position in a Correctional Facility
  
• 12 Hour Night Shifts 4:3 Rotating Schedule
  
• Highly-Competitive Hourly Rate
• Per Diem Allowance (if living more than 50 miles)
  
• $1,000 Bonus for timely module completion (within 5 days)
  

• Provides nursing services, treatments and diagnostic and preventive procedures appropriate for inmate care and safety
  
• Interprets physicians orders
  
• Administers prescribed medication
  
• When physician is present, assists physician with sick call
  
• Applies surgical dressings and bandages
  
• Provides emergency first aid care
  
• Checks and records vital signs
  
• Instructs inmates concerning discharge planning
  
• Observes signs and symptoms during sick call when physician is not present
  
• Reports reactions to treatments and medications as well as changes in the inmates emotional or physical condition
  
• May instruct and supervise correctional staff concerning inmate health care and needs - Consults with supervisor on problem cases
  
• Checks and orders supplies
  
• Maintains accurate medical records
  
• Provides health care education inmates
  
  

Requirements

• Active Texas LPN License with no restrictions
  
• Proof of IV Certification (Certificate or Proof of Completion)
  
• 1 year of Med Surg or Long-Term Care experience
  
• Current AHA BLS
  
• Clinical Documentation Experience
  
• Ability to do a lot of different jobs Clinic, in-patient, med pass, wound care, cell side care, ER, critical care
  
• High School Diploma or GED
  
• Proof of COVID Vaccination