Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Details: Job Location: FL, Daytona Beach - Tomoka Correctional Institution - Daytona Beach, FL, Position Type: Full-Time, Education Level: High School Diploma/GED, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Nursing Professional & Support, Centurion is proud to be the provider of healthcare services to the Florida Department of Corrections.

We are currently seeking a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team at Tomoka Correctional Institution located in Daytona Beach, Florida.

Pay Rate: $29-$32/hr

The LPN is responsible for providing holistic nursing care within the appropriate scope of practice to incarcerated patients. Licensed Practical Nurses work under the direction of Registered Nurses, medical, and psychiatric staff to respond to a range of physical and mental health needs.
Qualifications:
Florida Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license or ability to obtain one required 
Must be appropriately and actively certified in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) 
Corrections experience not required
Ability to obtain a security clearance, to include drug screen and criminal background check

Monday- Friday 8a-430p * Infection Control*

Develop and update policies and procedures related to infection control with current standards of practice, rules and
regulations in collaboration with healthcare clinical leadership
Ensure the infection control practices of all staff are in accordance with policies and procedures
Ensure compliance with isolation techniques and procedures to control spread of infectious disease
Work closely with healthcare staff, laboratory staff, security staff, and state and local agencies in prevention and control
of infection
Work in conjunction with local, state, site medical and custody leadership in the event of an outbreak to control and
contain additional spread of disease
Identify as promptly as possible patients and staff who have acquired infection and maintain a register of all notified
infections. Provide follow-up reports in order to advise, help and prevent further spread of infection
Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement Committee activities with focus on identification, investigation, follow-up
and policy/process review to ensure infection control practices are maintained and safe patient care is provided
Educate staff and patients about infectious disease and safe infection control practices and procedures
Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to develop, implement, evaluate, and revise individualized treatment plans
including continuity of care when infectious disease present. Communicate with team members individually, at team
meetings and with written documentation as needed
Share knowledge, skills and information with peers, colleagues and others. May assign tasks or delegate care based
upon expected skills and knowledge
Acquire and maintain current clinical knowledge and skills and professional standards
Identify and maintain professional boundaries to preserve the integrity of the therapeutic process and relationship
Ensure compliance with all facility and Company policies, Federal and state laws, regulations, accreditation standards
and guidelines including HIPAA
Coordinate care closely with security staff while maintaining a positive, collaborative relationship
Maintain an ethical commitment to ensure confidentiality within the limits of a correctional environment
Deliver care to patients in a nonjudgmental/nondiscriminatory manner to protect their autonomy, dignity and rights
Understand and adhere to safety and security rules and regulations of the institution
Other duties as assigned

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

Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
401(k) with company match
Generous paid time off
Paid holidays
Flexible Spending Account
Continuing Education benefits
Eligible for up to $4,000 per year State Loan Reimbursement through Florida Reimbursement Assistance for Medical Education Program (FRAME)
Much more...