Description

American Traveler is seeking an LPN for a correctional health services setting requiring an active Illinois LPN license, BLS certification, and completion of a DOC background check.

Details

• Correctional facility unit providing inpatient/outpatient care to incarcerated patients
• Day shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 11:00 to 23:30
• Every other weekend required, approximately 2 weekends per month
• Cerner charting system used
• Mandatory float facility - clinicians may be required to float to other units or facilities within 50 miles at facility's discretion
• No on-call requirements

Requirements

• Current Illinois LPN license required (license required if applicable)
• Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program in Illinois
• BLS certification required
• Completion of IDFPR-approved Pharmacology/Medication Administration coursework for Practical Nurses, with documentation available upon request
• 2+ years of recent full-time clinical experience in acute or ambulatory care preferred
• Cerner charting experience required
• Must pass a Department of Corrections background check and provide a valid State ID or Driver's License (front and back)
• Completion of a PREA form required for screening
• Proof of COVID vaccination required with no exceptions
• Two professional references from supervisors within the past 2 years required prior to start
• Must be available for an in-person interview

Additional Information

• Perform medication administration including oral, subcutaneous, IM, eye/ear drops, and NG/G tube care
• Provide respiratory support including oxygen administration, nasal cannula, and face mask use
• Deliver wound care, wound vac management, and general skin/hygiene care including bathing and mouth care
• Monitor vital signs and cardiac status, respond to codes/rapid response as needed
• Perform foley catheter insertion for male and female patients
• Assist with patient admissions and ambulation
• Adhere to isolation precautions, PPE protocols, and restraint use as required
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Free, first-come-first-served parking available
• RTO limited to 5 days maximum with no more than 2 consecutive days, no weekend RTO, and no holiday RTO (including day before or after a holiday)
• Block scheduling and special scheduling requests are not accommodated
• Returning clinicians must complete full recredentialing and orientation, even after breaks of less than 30 days
• First-time travelers may be considered
• Local candidates within 75 miles may be considered at a reduced rate