LPN (FT) - in Nicholls, GA

<strong>At CoreCivic, our employees are driven by service, professionalism and a responsibility to better the public good.</strong>

NICHOLLS, GA

CoreCivic

<p><strong>CoreCivic is a diversified, government-solutions company with the scale and experience needed to solve tough government challenges in cost-effective ways. We provide a broad range of solutions to government partners that serve the public good through high-quality corrections and detention management, innovative and cost-saving real estate solutions, and a growing network of residential and non-residential alternatives to incarceration to help address America's recidivism crisis.</strong><br /><br /><strong>We are the nation's largest owner of partnership correctional, detention and residential reentry facilities, and believe we are the largest private owner of real estate used by government agencies. </strong><br /><br /><strong>CoreCivic has been a flexible and dependable partner for government for more than 35 years. Our employees are driven by a deep sense of service, high standards of professionalism and a responsibility to better the public good.</strong><strong><br /><br /></strong><strong><a href="https://jobs.corecivic.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">View More Jobs</a><br /></strong></p> https://www.corecivic.com/

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Full Time

Overview: -Location: POSITION IS LOCATED IN NICHOLLS, GA -STARTING PAY RATES beginning at $19.00 per hour (pay rate will be modified based on years of nursing experience PLUS additional shift differential) <br /> -"Easy Apply" in less than 10 minutes with your resume! <br /><br />-Work-life fulfillment schedule, Generous PTO, 9 Paid Holidays and Much More! <br /><br /> At CoreCivic, our employees are driven by service, professionalism and a responsibility to better the public good. CoreCivic is currently seeking Licensed Practical Nurses who have a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional setting. <br /><br /><br />CoreCivic offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO, Paid Holidays, 401(k) with company match and paid training!
Responsibilities: 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. <br /><br />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.<br /> <ul> <li>Apply appropriate nursing skills in the care and treatment of inmates/residents.</li> <li>Attend sick call with the physician to see inmates/residents; prepare a list of inmates/residents to be examined; prepare examining room and equipment.</li> <li>Operate pill call, dispense medication and document as required by applicable policies and/or procedures.</li> <li>Control medication, syringes and other medical supplies or equipment and inventory as required by established procedures.</li> <li>Maintain absolute security and confidentiality of all medical records.</li> </ul>
Requirements: <ul><li>Graduate from an approved school of nursing with a certificate as a Licensed Practical Nurse.</li><li>Must be licensed in the state of employment. </li><li>A valid driver's license is required. </li><li>Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age. </li></ul>