Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)-

Position Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) delivers quality care that is consistent within the scope of practice as outlined by the local state nurse practice act for Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses. The LPN is responsible for tasks, activities and functions as delegated and may make assignment of duties to others as defined in their state of practice act. The LPN provides monitoring of patients as directed by the HSA, DON, RN, or Medical Director or other practitioner.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality care consistent with the scope of practice as outlined by the local state nurse practice act for Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses.
• Make assignments of duties to others as defined in their state of practice act.
• Maintain patient records and documentation as required.
• Monitor patients as directed by the HSA, DON, RN, or Medical Director or other practitioner.

Requirements

• Current Delaware Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.
• Completion of a State-approved LPN program.
• One year of experience in a correctional facility setting preferred.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, nights, weekends, and rotating weekends.
• Must be available for at least 3-6 weeks for onsite training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic computer skills.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of correctional health care practices.

Benefits

• Holiday Pay: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• Short Term/Long Term Disability.
• Identity Theft Protection.
• Animal/Pet Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center.
• 401K.
• Annual Incentive Bonus.

Pay

• Shift differential is included on evenings, nights, and weekends.
• PRN payrate differs from Full/Part Time Employees.

Schedule

• Part-time Day Shift (must be available for at least 3-6 weeks for onsite training).
• Part-time & Full-time Night Shift (must be available for at least 3-6 weeks for onsite training).
• PRN (PRN must be available for at least 3-6 weeks for onsite training).
• PRN staff required to work 2 shifts per month. 12 Hour shifts (8a-8p) (8p-8a) Rotating Weekends.