Licensed Practical Nurse

Quality Correctional Care (QCC)Quality Correctional Care (QCC) is a mission-driven organization that provides medical and mental healthcare and addiction recovery services to justice-involved patients. Our approach to patient care is uniquely compassionate and holistic emphasizing dignity, respect, and rehabilitation through effective healthcare. QCC changes the lives of our patients by raising the standard for correctional healthcare to promote sustainable wellness and successful reintegration following release from incarceration. We are looking for passionate and driven professionals who appreciate a commitment to an important mission.WHY QCC? Mission and Culture:Deep commitment to our mission and prioritization of patient careStrong communication from the leadership teamAdvocacy and support from administrationTeam-member wellness initiatives to combat job-stress and burnoutTransformative healthcare that makes a difference in communities where you live and workCooperative and supportive team culture within the organizationWe cannot achieve our mission without innovative expert healthcare professionals with the courage to care. Come join the QCC team and be part of our vision for the future! Nursing Responsibilities:Assess, plan, and deliver comprehensive healthcare to patients by providing the following: Administer medicationsPerform medical intakes and assess if patient is fit for incarceration, as neededRespond to sick call requests and follow up with the medical provider when neededCheck and/or change medical dressings as required by the medical providerPerforming 14-day physicalsManaging chronic careProviding patient education on health concernsResponding to medical emergencies Be capable of performing life saving measures and ability to take charge and give direction in an emergency.Maintain working knowledge of pharmacology, including but not limited to drug reaction/overdose, formulary/non-formulary medications, and knowledge of medication costsBe able to provide insight and direction to Medically Trained Personnel, as needed.Comply with all current and future state, federal, and local laws and regulationsLocation: Porter County Jail, Valparaiso, Indiana with availability to pick up shifts in neighboring counties, as well, if desired. Shift Opening(s): 6AM to 6PM or 6PM to 6AM to pick up open shifts Requirements:Valid RN or LPN licensureValid CPR certificationMust be able to stand for extended periods of timeMust be able to push, pull, reach, and bend frequentlyMust be capable of lifting up to 50 poundsQCC's Benefits:Competitive compensation packagesPaid time offReferral ProgramEmployee Assistance ProgramFinancial Wellness Program401K with a 4% company matchIND123