About this role
Overview
Excellent outcomes start with great people, and Armor has an exciting opportunity for a FT Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team at Lakawanna County Jail in Scranton, PA. ** The LPN will work 3pm to 11pm every other weekend and every other holiday ** You'll be eligible for the following: Competitive Pay 401K retirement plans Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Short-Term Disability and Life coverage On-Demand Payment (Make any day payday) Nurse Student Loan Repayment Tuition Reimbursement Generous Paid Time Off Health Savings Account We look forward to connecting with you!
Responsibilities
Provide holistic nursing care to patients in a correctional setting. Assist health care providers, registered nurses, and allied health professionals with examinations, treatments, special tests, and routine procedures. Obtain patient health history, laboratory specimens, vital signs and administers TB skin tests. Conduct lab tests and ensures the results are delivered to the correct physician or registered nurse. Ensure patient is receiving proper care for injury or condition. Review patient chart; records and reports observed symptoms, reactions, treatments, and changes in patient's conditions. Coordinate patient transfers to medical facilities or outside health care providers; administer medications; implement healthcare practitioners' orders; and document all patient contacts using the POMR format.
Qualifications
Current/Active state license as an LPN Current CPR certificate Proficient with electronic medical records Ability to pass pre-employment Level 2 clearance to include a background check and drug screen At Armor Health, we are raising the standard of care to impact the lives of those we serve by partnering with exceptional correctional organizations to improve health care outcomes. We support patients and foster the holistic wellness and well-being of the lives entrusted in our care. Armor is laser-focused on providing the best-in-class interventions to ensure optimal outcomes. We are a dynamic team that is transforming and revolutionizing correctional healthcare through our core values of embracing change, taking ownership, attention to detail, a sense of urgency, and a results-oriented collaborative environment. Armor Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified employees and applicants. We comply with all applicable federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination in employment, including but not limited to those that prohibit discrimination based on color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, immigration status, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran's status, and citizenship.