Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Quick Facts

• Role: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Description

Provide standard patient care under the guidance of a supervisory clinical nurse in a correctional environment. Administer and document medications per policy and physician orders, assist with emergency first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and support injured inmates during fights and/or accidents. Work rotating shifts and patient care units while contributing to institutional security responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide standard patient care under supervisory clinical nursing direction
• Assist with cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• Provide first aid and assist with emergency medical care
• Administer and document medications accurately per policy/procedure and physician orders
• Assigned to rotating shifts and patient care units
• Participate in ongoing correctional institution security duties

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship required
• Active licensure as a practical/vocational nurse in a U.S. state/territory or DC (or application submitted)
• Upload proof of current, active and unrestricted license for verification at application time
• At least 1 year of nursing experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade (e.g., hospital, outpatient clinic, nursing home, or other supervised patient care facility) including practical knowledge of human body structure and sterile techniques
• Training/condition requirements: successful completion of the “Introduction to Correctional Techniques” three-week course at Glynco, Georgia
• Complete pre-employment steps including panel interview, urinalysis, physical, and background investigation
• Pass required screenings: NCIC and credit check; if not currently working in an institution, complete a qualification inquiry regarding convictions of misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence (for firearm authorization)

Benefits

Federal employee benefits package available; eligibility depends on the specific position type.