LVN (FT)

Company: CoreCivic
Location: Valera
Posted on: July 31, 2022

Job Description:

NEW YEAR, NEW NURSING RATES!$24.46 to $26.47 PER HOURPAY FOR EXPERIENCENEW GRADS WELCOME DISCOVER CORRECTIONAL HEALTHCARE, DISCOVER CORECIVICNO CALL OFFS, GUARANTEED HOURS, OVERTIME AVAIABLEVARIETY OF CAREER PATHS At CoreCivic we do more than manage inmates, we care for people. CoreCivic is currently seeking Licensed Vocational Nurses who have a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional setting. The Licensed Vocational 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.
• Assist supervisor with evaluating the provision of all medical services to prevent the inappropriate use of duplication of those services. CoreCivic offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO, Paid Holidays, 401(k) with company match and paid training! Qualifications:
  • Graduate from an approved school of nursing with a certificate as a Licensed Vocational 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.

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