Licensed Practical Nurse

Maricopa County•Phoenix, AZ

12d•$29 - $41•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, therapeutic treatments, providing extensive patient care, and participating in the planning, implementation, and overall nursing care evaluation.

Requirements

Valid, unrestricted license as a licensed practical nurse issued by the Arizona State Board of Nursing or issued by another state recognized by the Arizona Board of Nursing as a multi-compact license state
Ability to work inside a jail
Ability to respond to emergencies
Ability to get on the floor to perform CPR/chest compressions, push medical equipment, climb stairs, and lift patients on a gurney that may weigh up to 35 pounds
Be assigned to various clinical locations in the Phoenix area within a 5-mile radius

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 patient's progress and report outcomes
Participate in orientation and training of new employees, contract staff, students, and others

Benefits

Day and night shifts are available
Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
Work with a wide array of tools and technologies
Exceptional work-life balance
Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
Paid vacation, sick time, and paid parental leave
Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts
Employee discounts for goods and services
Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1