Correctional LPN / LVN
TK Health is seeking a Correctional LPN / LVN for a job in St Joseph, Missouri.
- Shift and hours
- 5p-5a NIGHTS or 5a-5p DAYS Schedule: Full-Time 5p-5a NIGHTS - Rotating Weekends or 5a-5p DAYS - Rotating Weekends
- Unit and setting
- Psych · Correctional You'll work closely with a multidisciplinary team to address the unique healthcare needs of the incarcerated population.incarcerated population
- License
- LPN or LVN license Job Details: Job Location: Buchanan County Jail - St Joseph, MO 64501, Salary Range: $40.00, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN)Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN)
- Term
- Permanent Schedule: Full-Time 5p-5a NIGHTS - Rotating Weekends or 5a-5p DAYS - Rotating WeekendsFull-Time
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed New grads welcome!
- License
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) Job Details: Job Location: Buchanan County Jail - St Joseph, MO 64501, Salary Range: $40.00, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN)
What it pays
Benefits
- Benefits401k retirement plan401k retirement plan
- BenefitsPet insurancePet insurance
- BenefitsEmployee assistance programsEmployee assistance programs
- BenefitsDental benefitsDental benefits
- BenefitsLife insuranceLife insurance
- BenefitsMedical benefitsMedical benefits
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- BenefitsVision benefitsVision benefits
The role and schedule
- Care model
- direct patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you'll provide direct patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
- Day to day
- Deliver individualized nursing care based on patient needs Deliver individualized nursing care based on patient needs
- Day to day
- Administer medications and treatments per protocol Administer medications and treatments per protocol
- Day to day
- Monitor and document patient conditions and progress Monitor and document patient conditions and progress
- Day to day
- Work collaboratively with RNs, providers, and facility staff Work collaboratively with RNs, providers, and facility staff
- Day to day
- Maintain accurate and timely medical records Maintain accurate and timely medical records
- Day to day
- Follow all safety, infection control, and confidentiality policies Follow all safety, infection control, and confidentiality policies
- Hours stated
- 5p-5a NIGHTS - Rotating Weekends or 5a-5p DAYS - Rotating Weekends
- Weekends
- Rotating Weekends Schedule: Full-Time 5p-5a NIGHTS - Rotating Weekends or 5a-5p DAYS - Rotating Weekends
- Details
- inmate populations ranging from 25 to 2,000 Our clinical teams work in safe, secure settings with inmate populations ranging from 25 to 2,000, using their full scope of training to deliver meaningful care every day.
The workplace
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, and call?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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Your fit
On your path
Corrections is open from year one. RN and LPN roles both; some facilities take new grads.
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TK Health is seeking a Correctional LPN / LVN for a job in St Joseph, Missouri.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: LPN / LVN
- Discipline: LPN / LVN
- Duration: Ongoing
- Employment Type: Staff
Job Details: Job Location: Buchanan County Jail - St Joseph, MO 64501, Salary Range: $40.00, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN)
Location: Buchanan County Jail – St. Joseph, MO
Schedule
Full-Time 5p-5a NIGHTS - Rotating Weekends or 5a-5p DAYS - Rotating Weekends Vaccines: Not required New grads welcome!
Start your nursing career—or take it to the next level—where it truly makes a difference. Join TK Health, a regional leader in correctional healthcare, providing essential care in jails and detention centers across 12 states. Our clinical teams work in safe, secure settings with inmate populations ranging from 25 to 2,000, using their full scope of training to deliver meaningful care every day.
About the Role
As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you'll provide direct patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse. You'll work closely with a multidisciplinary team to address the unique healthcare needs of the incarcerated population.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver individualized nursing care based on patient needs
Administer medications and treatments per protocol
Monitor and document patient conditions and progress
Work collaboratively with RNs, providers, and facility staff
Maintain accurate and timely medical records
Follow all safety, infection control, and confidentiality policies
Qualifications
TK Health Job ID #139036. Posted job title: LPN
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.
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Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Pet insurance
- Employee assistance programs
- Dental benefits
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Vision benefits
What's around it?
St. Joseph, MO
Living costs about 9% below the US average