Licensed Practical Nurse

Maricopa County•Phoenix, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you will be a vital member of Maricopa County's Correctional Health Team and work in partnership with Maricopa County Sheriff's Detention Officers. You will perform specialized nursing functions, including administering medications and therapeutic treatments, providing extensive patient care, and participating in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of overall nursing care. Correctional Health Services (CHS) provides medical, dental, mental health, psychiatric care, and substance abuse treatment to the incarcerated population. The department promotes collaboration, continuous training, and flexibility, and encourages staff to lead initiatives, break down barriers, and advance their expertise. Day and night shifts are available. The position may be assigned to various clinical locations in the Phoenix area within a five-mile radius. It involves working inside a jail and responding to emergencies. The role is eligible for overtime compensation for hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek. Shift differentials are $1.75 per hour for hours worked from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. and $3.00 per hour for hours worked from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Eligible licensed practical nurses may receive a sign-on bonus of up to $3,000. Salary offers depend on equivalent experience and internal equity.

Requirements

Hold a valid, unrestricted Licensed Practical Nurse license issued by the Arizona State Board of Nursing or by another state recognized by the Arizona Board of Nursing as a multi-compact license state.
Be able to work inside a jail and respond to emergencies.
Be able to get on the floor to perform CPR/chest compressions, push medical equipment, climb stairs, and lift patients on a gurney weighing up to 35 pounds.
Pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a licensed practical nurse.
Experience in a medical setting requiring large medication passes.
Intravenous Infusion Therapy/Venipuncture certification.

Responsibilities

Provide healthcare to patients inside the Maricopa County Jails.
Provide health-related education appropriate to patient needs.
Administer medication and complete related pharmacological procedures.
Collect data to assess care needs, report findings, and deliver appropriate nursing interventions.
Monitor patient progress and report outcomes.
Participate in the orientation and training of new employees, contract staff, students, and others.
Participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care.
Respond to emergencies and perform physical tasks including CPR/chest compressions, pushing medical equipment, climbing stairs, and lifting patients on a gurney weighing up to 35 pounds.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus of up to $3,000 for eligible licensed practical nurses.
Overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.
Shift differential pay: an additional $1.75 per hour for hours worked between 3:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m., and $3.00 per hour for hours worked between 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County.
Work with a wide array of tools and technologies.
Work-life balance.
Low-cost, high-value healthcare for the employee and qualifying dependents.
Child care benefits, including access to Maricopa County Kids Club.
Paid vacation, sick time, and paid parental leave.
Wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts.
Employee discounts for goods and services.
Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System, with an 11.98% monthly contribution rate and a 100% employer match on Day 1.