Registered Nurse; RN​/LVN or LPN - FMC-Lexington, KY

Registered Nurse (RN/LVN or LPN) - FMC-Lexington, KY

Location:

Federal Medical Center-Lexington, 3301 Leestown Road, Lexington, KY

Salary: $27.46 per hour for LVN/LPN, $32.57 per hour for Registered Nurse

The Registered Nurse (RN) will assist in delivering comprehensive medical and nursing services in support of the Federal Medical Center-Lexington (FMC-Lexington). In this role, the RN will be performing in multiple areas of the Health Services Department, including the Inpatient Care Unit (F‑4 East and West), the Satellite Camp, the Central Clinic, medication administration, insulin line, Special Housing Unit, and Receiving and Discharge.

Federal Medical Center-Lexington, 3301 Leestown Road, Lexington, KY

• Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Clearance: National Background Check with Inquiries and Fingerprints, and Drug Screen.
• Type of Employment: Full‑time, 120 days from the day of award, with option to extend to an additional 120 working days, up to a maximum of 240 working days.
• Benefits: Health/Dental and Vision.
• Paid Time Off: Up to 80 hours per year, accruing from the day of hire.
• Paid Sick Leave: Up to 56 hours per year, starting on the day of hire.

• Pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX).
• Graduate of an Associate of Science in Nursing or Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited institution.
• Current, active, and unrestricted nursing license (RN or LPN/LVN) within the continental United States, its territories, or the District of Columbia.
• Certification in Cardio‑Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for Healthcare Providers by the American Heart Association.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience.

• 12 hours (7 am‑7 pm or 7 pm‑7 am)
• 24 hours (2 shifts)

Professional, loose, mono‑colored navy or black scrub uniforms while on duty. The contractor is responsible for providing their scrubs and shoes. Attire must be appropriate for the correctional environment.

• Assist physician or advanced practice provider with procedures.
• Provision of ambulatory nursing care, evaluations, and treatments.
• Administration of medications, including pill/insulin line as directed.
• Triage screening of Adults In Custody (AIC).
• Perform venipunctures and blood/blood product administration on occasion.
• Assist BOP staff with the care of inpatient AICs.
• Clerical duties, including documentation of patient interactions.
• Provide direct patient care in accordance with legal, ethical, and institutional standards.
• Establish diagnostic impressions and request appropriate diagnostic tests.
• Document all clinical encounters using the Bureau of Prisons Electronic Medical Record.
• Review all tests and procedures ordered within 24 hours of receiving results or the next business day.
• Administer medication via various routes as prescribed.
• Obtain health and developmental history from the patient, record findings, and make critical evaluations.
• Provide emergency services, including primary care for trauma and lifesaving procedures.
• Serve as primary provider for routine evaluations, chronic illness visits, and emergencies as needed.
• Manage daily clinic operations and conduct daily sick call.
• Maintain knowledge of chronic health conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, and asthma.
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Initiate emergency care as needed, adhering to community standards.
• Adhere to infection control policies and procedures.
• Provide basic first aid, preventative care, and guidance on common illnesses/injuries.
• Operate EKG and laboratory equipment.
• Understand common health conditions and principles of emergency and chronic care.
• Perform duties commensurate with education, training, and licensure laws.

• Competitive compensation package.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision options.

Fidelity Partners provides equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. (EEO).