Travel LPN - LPN

American Traveler is hiring an LPN for a correctional healthcare setting requiring an active IL LPN license and BLS certification.

• 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
• 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 complete a PREA form prior to interview
• Valid State  Driver's License (front and back) required for screening
• Proof of COVID vaccination required, no exceptions
• Two professional references required prior to start, from most recent employers, one per employer
• Must be responsive during compliance process; lab work must be completed within 72 hours of accepting assignment

• Correctional facility setting providing medical care to inmate patients
• Day shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts (11:00-23:30)
• 13-week assignment length
• Every other weekend required (2 weekends per month)
• Mandatory float facility; clinicians must be willing to float within scope to meet facility needs, including to other units or occasionally outside primary competency with team-based support
• May be required to float to other Cook facilities within 50 miles, with as little as 2 hours notice
• Cerner charting system used
• Perform medication administration via oral, subcutaneous, IM, eye/ear drops, and NG/G tube routes
• Provide respiratory care including oxygen administration, nasal cannula, and face masks
• Deliver wound care, wound vac management, and hygiene assistance including bathing and mouth care
• Monitor vital signs and cardiac status, respond to codes and rapid response situations
• Perform foley catheter insertion for male and female patients
• Assist with patient admissions, ambulation, and blood glucose monitoring
• Follow isolation precautions, PPE protocols, and restraint use guidelines as needed
• In-person interview required prior to placement, contingent on passing DOC background check
• RTO limited to 5 days maximum with no more than 2 consecutive days; no RTO on weekends or around holidays
• No block scheduling or special scheduling requests permitted
• Returning resources must undergo full recredentialing and orientation, regardless of break length
• Local candidates within 75 miles may be considered at a reduced rate
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Free, first-come first-served parking available

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs

Job : P-755077

Open Positions: 1