Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Florida City, Florida
- Shift
- Days
- Unit
- Psych
Posted Aug 13
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- Days
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Correctional
- Accepts
- LPN
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- FL nursing median $42/hr
FL nursing postings that state pay run $30/hr to $61/hr, the middle half $34/hr to $52/hr, across 959 postings. That covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
Centurion is proud to be the provider of comprehensive healthcare services to the Florida Department of Corrections.
We are currently seeking a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team at
Homestead Correctional Institution located in Florida City, Florida.
Pay Rate: $28-$31.50/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
Shift - 6:30a - 7pm (12hrs) / 10:30a - 7pm (8hrs)
- 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
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- Vision insurance
- 401(k) matching
Place
- City
- Florida City, Florida
- State price level
- 3% above the national average
Florida index 103.4, where 100 is the national average.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities.
How this role fits you
About the employer
On your path
Psychiatric is open from year one. Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.
Worth asking
We can’t answer these from the listing we have. Good ones to ask a recruiter or in the interview.
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?