Correctional LPN / LVN

TK Health is seeking a Correctional LPN / LVN for a job in Lawrence, Kansas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: LPN / LVN

• Discipline: LPN / LVN

• Duration: Ongoing

• Employment Type: Staff

Job Details: Job Location: Douglas County Jail KS - Lawrence, KS 66044, Salary Range: $35.00 Hourly, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Nights | $35/Hour

Douglas County Jail – Lawrence, KS Full-Time | 12-Hour Night Shifts | $35.00/Hour

Looking for a nursing opportunity that offers something different from the traditional bedside setting?

Join TK Health as an LPN at the Douglas County Jail in Lawrence, Kansas, and use your nursing skills in a unique, team-oriented healthcare environment. Correctional nursing gives LPNs the opportunity to care for a diverse patient population, strengthen assessment and clinical decision-making skills, and make a meaningful impact every shift.

Position Highlights

• $35.00 per hour
• 12-hour night shift – 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• Rotating weekends
• Full-time position
• New graduates welcome
• Vaccinations are not mandatory
• IV certification required
• Opportunity to gain valuable correctional healthcare experience

What You'll Do

As an LPN with TK Health, you will provide hands-on nursing care to patients within the correctional setting under the direction and delegation of a Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include assessing patient needs, administering medications and treatments, documenting care, responding to medical concerns, and working alongside the healthcare team to provide safe, quality patient care.

Correctional healthcare provides nurses with the opportunity to utilize a broad range of clinical skills in a structured environment while caring for patients who may otherwise have limited access to healthcare.

Qualifications

• Valid, unrestricted LPN license
• IV certification required
• Current CPR certification
• Ability to successfully complete required background screening

Why TK Health?

TK Health provides healthcare services within correctional facilities across multiple states. Our nurses work in an unconventional healthcare environment where they can use their skills, build experience, and make a difference in the lives of an underserved patient population.

If you're an experienced LPN looking for a change—or a new graduate ready to begin your nursing career—we'd like to hear from you.

Apply today to learn more about joining the TK Health team at Douglas County Jail in Lawrence.

All offers of employment with TK Health are contingent upon successful completion of required background screening.

Qualifications

TK Health Job ID #125891. Posted job title: LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)

About TK Health

TK Health is a correctional health care company that is committed to providing an exceptional health care experience at the facilities we serve. We focus on providing a positive employee experience that flows on to enhanced health care for our patients, which ultimately achieves exceptional client satisfaction. TK Health operates in 9 states in over 100 county jails. We take pride in the comprehensive health care services available, including mental health services, to help provide a better future to diverse inmate populations as well as the community overall.

TK Health provides employee advancement opportunities, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefit packages. Utilize your medical skills to the fullest capacity in a safe, secure environment while sharpening your clinical skills and gaining unparalleled nursing experience. If you are interested in beginning a career in correctional health care we would love to hear from you.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan

• Pet insurance

• Employee assistance programs

• Dental benefits

• Life insurance

• Medical benefits

• Vision benefits