Correctional LPN​/LVN

Job Description

TK Health is seeking a Correctional Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) / Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) for a position in Lawrence, Kansas.

Turn Key Job .

Specialty: LPN / LVN

Discipline: LPN / LVN

Duration:
Ongoing

Employment Type:

Staff

Job Details

Location:

Douglas County Jail, Lawrence, KS 66044

Salary: $35.00 hourly

Job Title:

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for rendering nursing care in the assigned area in terms of individualized client needs, according to dependent and independent nursing functions and conformance with recognized nursing techniques, procedures, and established standards based on the scope of practical nursing, under the direction/delegation of the registered nurse.

Day‑to‑day healthcare operations in facilities with inmate populations ranging from 25 to nearly 2,000 inmates.

Perform care during 12‑hour night shifts (7 p.m. – 7 a.m.), rotating weekends; provide IV therapy; coordinate medical and mental health services.

• Valid, unrestricted LPN license
• IV certification required
• Current CPR certification
• Ability to pass a thorough background check
• Preferred:
  New graduates welcomed

• 401(k) retirement plan
• Pet insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Dental benefits
• Life insurance
• Medical benefits
• Vision benefits

All offers of employment at TK Health are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check.

TK Health operates in 9 states across over 100 county jails, providing comprehensive health care services, including mental health, to inmate populations.