Licensed Practical Nurse - Full Time Nights 12-hour shifts

ADVANCED CORRECTIONAL HEALTHCARE

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Kansas City, Missouri

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Deliver nursing care and behavioral health support to patients within a correctional facility. Responsibilities include administering medications, recording vital signs, and coordinating medical services with security staff.

Qualifications

You have an active nursing license and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. You are skilled in administering prescribed medications and treatments, monitoring patient vital signs, and maintaining accurate documentation. You also possess knowledge of pharmacology, therapeutic diets, and infection control practices.

Must Have Skills for ATS

LPN scope of practice

vital signs

blood glucose checks

medication administration

pharmacology

therapeutic diets

infection control

HIPAA

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Jackson County Detention Center - MO - Kansas City, MO 64106Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Not SpecifiedSalary Range: $47.00 - $47.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: 3rd ShiftJob Category: Nursing/Nursing SupportSUMMARY: Our associates deliver a higher standard of business services to support medical care and behavioral health care. We maintain professionalism, integrity, and commitment as we solve problems and make lives easier. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Understands and performs work within the LPN’s scope of practice  Timely and accurately plan and deliver nursing care to patients  Check and record vital signs, peak flows, blood glucose checks, weight, and other diagnostic tests on-site, when appropriate  Prioritize intake screenings (completed by correctional officers) for necessity and priority at sick call  Provide patient education on topics such as the correctional facility’s policies and discharge planning  Administer prescribed medication, treatments and other tasks as ordered by the practitioner  Record information in chronic clinic and outcome study documents as indicated  Provide emergency first aid care, as appropriate  Report reactions to treatments and medications, as well as changes in the patients’ emotional or physical condition  Collect and record data for CQI (continuous quality improvement) reporting  Record care information concisely, accurately, and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms   Collaborate and coordinate multiple medical services for diagnosis and treatment, as directed by the practitioner  Maintain and demonstrate working knowledge of pharmacology, including drug reaction/overdose  Maintain and demonstrate working knowledge of therapeutic diets and nutrition  Collaborate with the medical and security staff to coordinate on- and off-site medical services for diagnosis and treatment as directed by the practitioner  Utilizes Universal Precautions as a mechanism for infection prevention and control  Maintain patient confidentiality and HIPAA practices as required by government agencies  Notify supervisor of medical and security incidents  Present/participate in in-service education sessions  May be asked to cover shifts at other ACH clients’ correctional facilities.  May be asked to train new hires and coworkers  Any and all other duties as assigned  Qualifications Active nursing license in the state in which services are to be provided, in good standing  Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; hands-on training  Excellent documentation skills  Knowledge of the LPN scope of practice    Benefits (Benefits eligibility is determined by employment status): Referral program 401(k) w/employer match Health insurance Vision insurance Dental insurance Professional Development Paid Time Off Disability Insurance  

ADVANCED CORRECTIONAL HEALTHCARE

Advanced Correctional Healthcare, Inc. (ACH) is the nation’s largest jail contract management company, managing contracts for health care teams and customized programs in a variety of correctional settings across 18 states. ACH has been awarded two Better Business Bureau Torch Awards for Ethics, honored at Music City's Community Choice Awards for having the Best Employee Recognition Program, and named “Best Hospital & Health Care Business of the Year” in the Global 100 Awards for 2025 and 2026. In 2025, ACH was also certified as a Great Place to Work for the 10th consecutive year. In 2025, ACH saved over $16.8 million in taxpayer dollars through bill scrubbing. From 2020 to 2025, over 102% of contracted nursing hours were met nationwide, and more than 131 patient lives were saved. Looking to grow your career at a company that puts its people first? Visit our careers page at: https://www.advancedch.com/careers
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