LPN-Licensed Practical Nurse-$2500 Sign on Bonus-Ware Co. SO

Full Time Licensed Practical Nurse and PRN Licensed Practical Nurse

We are currently seeking a Full Time Licensed Practical Nurse and PRN Licensed Practical Nurses to join our team at Ware County Sheriff's Office located in Waycross, Georgia.

GENESYS Health Alliance proudly manages our facilities with quality healthcare initiatives and we strive to be the innovative and reliable leader in the correctional setting. We partner with our clients to provide quality healthcare, uncompromising standards, guaranteed performance, and unrivaled client satisfaction!

You see, everything that we do is about taking care of people. This not only includes the patients we serve, but the people we employ, and the partners we collaborate with each day. We would love to have you join our team of caring individuals committed to the care of the underserved population.

About this position:

The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for providing care for and treating detainees in a correctional setting. Correctional nurses administer both routine and emergency medical care and treat acute and chronic illnesses and injuries.

Education

Requires graduation from a nationally accredited licensed practical nursing program.

Certifications

Current LPN licensure in the state of employment or ability to obtain license

Current Basic Life Support

Job Type: Full-Time

Correctional nursing experience preferred but not required

Ability to obtain a security clearance, to include drug screen and criminal background check

Available shift:

7A-7P - Day Shift

3P-11P - Mid Shift

7P-7A - Night Shift

PRN Availability

General Duties: (not limited to but includes)

Provide patient treatments such as blood pressure checks, glucose monitoring, weight checks, nebulizer treatments, etc. as ordered by a licensed medical provider.

Ensure all referrals for consultation, treatment or resolution of problems are valid and applicable to the documented nursing plans.

Administer ordered medications to inmates as ordered by a licensed medical provider and approved by the medical director and document administration as required by GENESYS Health policy/procedure

Carries out nursing care plans on inmates as prescribed or directed by ALP, Physician, and/or RN

Ensure security of area and medications while administration is occurring; as well as keeping safety top priority.

Complete initial and ongoing screening on detained individuals upon admission into a correctional setting

Explain procedures and treatment protocols to patients

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits for our full-time team members including:

Health, Dental and Vision insurance plan options

Supplemental plans- Life, Cancer, Accident and Short Term disability plans

401(k) matching (after 1 year)

Paid holidays

PTO- vacation, sick and bereavement

Supplemental pay types:

Overtime

$2500 Sign on Bonus - Applies only to Full Time Employees

Shift Differential

Physical setting:

Corrections (Jail / Prison / Detention Center)

GENESYS Health Alliance is an EOE/Minorities/Female/Vet/Disability Employer