What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN / LVN - Corrections position at Amergis Healthcare Staffing?
Amergis is searching for a qualified Licensed Practical Nurse for an ICE detention center. The Correctional LPN works in collaboration with other healthcare professionals, correctional officers, and administrators to ensure the well-being of the incarcerated population. The Correctional LPN utilizes their knowledge to address the specific challenges and limitations of the correctional environment while providing care to their patient population. This care includes both routine and emergency health care in a correctional facility setting.
Shifts: This position requires availability to work: day, evening and night shifts; availability during weekends and holidays is also required. Both full time and PRN / Per Diem are available.
Required Experience And Education
Graduate from a Vocational/Practical Nurse program approved by a State, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory.
Must have a minimum of one-year experience in a hospital, medical office, or outpatient clinical setting.
Experience In a Detention/correctional Or Residential Healthcare Setting Preferred.
Must be capable of passing a federal background check
Required Licensure And Certifications
Maintains current, full and unrestricted LVN/LPN license by the state in which the duty station is located, or a compact state that allows practice in the state in which the duty station is located.
Maintains BLS for Healthcare Providers® certification through the American Heart Association®.
Certified Correctional Health Professional or Certified Corrections Nurse credential preferred.
In addition to Amergis’ standard benefits package, we are offering the following:
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Shifts: This position requires availability to work: day, evening and night shifts; availability during weekends and holidays is also required. Both full time and PRN / Per Diem are available.
Required Experience And Education
Graduate from a Vocational/Practical Nurse program approved by a State, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory.
Must have a minimum of one-year experience in a hospital, medical office, or outpatient clinical setting.
Experience In a Detention/correctional Or Residential Healthcare Setting Preferred.
Must be capable of passing a federal background check
Required Licensure And Certifications
Maintains current, full and unrestricted LVN/LPN license by the state in which the duty station is located, or a compact state that allows practice in the state in which the duty station is located.
Maintains BLS for Healthcare Providers® certification through the American Heart Association®.
Certified Correctional Health Professional or Certified Corrections Nurse credential preferred.
In addition to Amergis’ standard benefits package, we are offering the following:
- 2 weeks paid vacation
- Up to 56 hours of paid sick leave
- 11 paid federal holidays (regardless of working on the holiday)
- $29.64 plus an additional $4.93/hour up to 40 hours per week
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
- Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) savings plan
- Awards and recognition programs
- Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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