Job Openings Licensed Vocational Nurse

About the job Licensed Vocational Nurse

Our client is seeking a qualified LVN for a night shift contract:
Contract begins 5/25/25-8/24/25 (4 on/4 off, 12 hour shifts)

Job Qualifications
Required
  • Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg) (1+ years)
  • Valid Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
  • Valid American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS)
Preferred
  • Current BLS, TB, Drivers' License or ID

Additional job details:
- 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