Corrections LVN

Corrections LVN

Setting: Corrections

Job Type: Contract - Full Time

Pay: $29 / Hour

Hours: 40.00

Location: Houston, TX

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.

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 of Texas. Licenses from other states, including compact state licenses, will not be accepted.

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)

· An additional $5.42 per hour up to 40 hours per week

Benefits At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs