Licensed Practical Nurse
Live Oak, Florida
LPN
Posted Aug 12
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Correctional
- Accepts
- LPN
- Experience
- New graduates
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
The median for nursing in Florida is $33/hr, across 554 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
Pay Rate: $30-$33.50 per hour
Centurion is proud to be the provider of medical and mental health services to the Florida Department of Corrections.
We are currently seeking a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team at Suwannee Correctional Institution located in Live Oak, Florida.
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (Medical) is responsible for providing holistic nursing care within the appropriate scope of practice to incarcerated patients while working under the direction of Registered Nurses (RN) and medical and psychiatric staff, to respond to a range of physical and behavioral health needs.
High school diploma or GED equivalent required Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license or ability to obtain one required Must be appropriately and actively certified in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Ability to obtain a security clearance, to include drug screen and criminal background check
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 Much more...
Centurion Health contracts with state and local governments nationwide to provide comprehensive healthcare services to correctional facilities, state hospitals, and other community settings. Our dedication to making a difference and our passionate team of the best and the brightest healthcare employees has made us one of the leaders of the correctional health industry. Whether you are driven by purpose and impact or on a journey of professional growth, our opportunities can offer both.
Sourced from Centurion Health’s careers page.
Requirements
- LPN license
Benefits
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) matching
Place
- City
- Live Oak, Florida
- Median rent
- $903/mo
- Local household income
- $59,375/yr
- State price level
- 3% above the national average
- Address
- Live Oak, FL, USA
rent and tenant-paid utilities
all local households, not nurse pay
Florida index 103.4, where 100 is the national average.
Live Oak sits in rural north Florida along the Suwannee River, offering a quiet, close-knit community surrounded by springs and state parks. It's a draw for nurses who prefer small-town living with easy access to Gainesville and Tallahassee for bigger-city amenities.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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