Title: Licensed Practical Nurse- Corrections Center

Location: Eddyville KY

Department: Corrections Center

Job Type: 13-week Contract

Schedule: 36 hours per week (12 hr days and 12 hr nights both available)

Compensation: Up to $1485 Gross weekly + benefits starting Day 1!

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.

Experience

• Prefer a minimum of one (1) year of experience

Licenses/Certifications

• Have and maintain current licensure as a Nurse within the state of employment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain CPR certification.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accountability for inmates and property and adhere to safety practices.
• Develop and implement effective systems for identifying, preventing, and controlling communicable diseases, while monitoring compliance with relevant regulations and guidelines.
• Conduct regular monitoring of the incidence of infectious diseases among inmates, including providing referrals for community follow-up and coordination of care after release.
• Promote a safe and healthy environment for medical staff, including conducting monthly safety and sanitation inspections of the facility.
• Develop and conduct infection control education and training programs for inmates and staff, while promoting the development of positive social skills.