LPN​/LVN - Correctional Health

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Administers nursing care within the scope of practice under the direction of a registered nurse or licensed physician. Responsibilities may include administering oxygen, applying sterile dressings, inserting catheters, and reinserting gastrotomy tubes. Performs suctioning, irrigating of wounds, and collecting specimens. Assists physicians with physical exams, treatments, and laboratory tests. Provides emergency assistance by administering first aid, performing CPR, and restraining patients as needed.

Administers controlled and non-controlled medications in oral, rectal, topical, or injectable form. Maintains medication accountability records and observes, documents, and reports patient conditions. Prepares and maintains related reports and records. Provides general nursing, direct care, and programming assistance. Takes patient vital signs and assists with personal grooming, hygiene, bathing, and daily living activities. Administers topical ointments and solutions as directed.

Repositions patients and responds to patient alarms. Makes medical appointments and escorts patients while assisting with recreational activities. Provides one-on-one and group activities as per intervention stated in the treatment plan. Offers assistance and training to lower-level direct care staff in providing general unskilled nursing care. Participates in various meetings, including staff conferences and interdisciplinary team meetings. Orders medication and medical supplies as necessary.

Cleans the nursing station and medication room, ensuring proper sterilization and restocking of equipment. Performs clerical tasks such as answering phones and filing as required.

We offer competitive benefits, including:

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Free and unlimited continuing education units (CEUs)
• 24/7 dedicated Care Line and clinical liaison support
• Personalized career consultant and "single point of contact" service
• Industry‑leading pay rates, loyalty rewards & referral bonuses
• Free tax return assistance for travelers
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities

Benefits eligibility, accrual rates, and usage limits may vary based on employment status, length of service, and work location. Paid Sick Leave is provided in strict accordance with applicable state and municipal mandates. Cynet Health reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate any benefit plans at any time in accordance with applicable laws.

Cynet Health is a Joint Commission-accredited, Minority-Owned healthcare staffing agency headquartered in Sterling, Virginia, proudly serving healthcare facilities across the United States since its founding in 2010. As one of the nation's largest and fastest‑growing healthcare staffing firms in the nation, we staff thousands of nursing, allied health, locum tenens, pharmacy, therapy, direct‑hire, and non‑clinical professionals across hospitals, clinics, long‑term care facilities, labs and more.

We're one of the most decorated staffing agencies in America-ranked a Top Travel Nursing Company by Blue Pipes, recognized among the fastest‑growing and most diverse staffing firms by Inc. 5000, Staffing Industry, WBJ and USPAACC-and remain deeply committed to excellence, inclusion, and community impact.

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