Licensed Practical Nurse
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, therapeutic treatments, providing extensive patient care, and participating in the planning, implementation, and overall nursing care evaluation. Correctional Health Services (CHS) is an industry-leading healthcare organization serving the incarcerated population with medical, dental, mental health, psychiatric care, and substance abuse treatment, including Medication Assisted Treatment and the Opioid Treatment Program. The department promotes collaboration, continuous training, and flexibility, and encourages its team to spearhead initiatives, break down barriers, and advance their expertise.
Requirements
- Hold a valid, unrestricted license as a licensed practical nurse 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.
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 as appropriate to patient needs.
- Administer medication and complete related pharmacological procedures.
- Collect data for assessment of care needs, report findings, and deliver appropriate nursing interventions.
- Monitor patients' progress and report outcomes.
- Participate in orientation and training of new employees, contract staff, students, and others.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus of up to $3,000 for eligible licensed practical nurses.
- Shift differential of $1.75 per hour for hours worked between 3:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.
- Shift differential of $3.00 per hour for hours worked between 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
- Overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.
- Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County.
- Exceptional work-life balance.
- Low-cost, high-value healthcare for the employee and qualifying dependents.
- Child care benefits, including access to the Maricopa County Kids Club.
- Paid vacation and sick time.
- Paid parental leave.
- Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts.
- Employee discounts for goods and services.
- Arizona State Retirement System defined retirement benefit, with an 11.98% monthly contribution rate and 100% employer match on Day 1.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
