Licensed Practical Nurse Correctional Facility

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

-          Benefits from Day One

-          Paid Days Off from Day One

-          Student Loan Repayment Program

-          Career Development

-          Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

-          Sign-on Bonus*

-          Relocation Bonus*

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It's about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Full Time

Shift: Day

Location: 533 Carlton Street, Wauchula Florida, 33873

The community you'll be caring for: AdventHealth Wauchula 

         Immediate Health Insurance Coverage

         Sign on Bonus

         Great benefits such as: Educational Reimbursement

         Career growth and advancement potential

         Local arts scene from museums and theaters to festivals and galleries

         Local restaurants with the authentic taste of Florida

         Near 100 clear, freshwater lakes. Ideal for swimming, boating and fishing

         Beautiful agriculture and farmland

         Nature and hiking trails

The role you'll contribute:

Under the supervision of a registered nurse, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides fundamental physical and psychological nursing care to patients as part of the multidisciplinary team in accordance with the hospital's mission, Florida Model Jail Standards, Hardee County Jail, physician, and patient expectations. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) shall be responsible and accountable for making decisions that are based upon the individual's educational preparation and experience in nursing.

The value you'll bring to the team:

All essential functions must be performed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions.

           Performs an initial health intake data including medical and mental health conditions, communicable and/or other infectious diseases, current medications taken by inmate, mental status, current use of alcohol and other drugs on new inmates

           Responds to medical incidents during shift and provides medical care to inmates and/or the supervision of other detention medical personnel responding to an emergency

           Determine the need for attention of a health care provider and schedules medical visits as needed

           See inmates for medical emergencies and determine the priority of care needed. Provide emergency first aid as needed including BLS

           Will consult the medical provider on healthcare issues for direction and treatment plan

           Review/screen all written medical request daily and makes appropriate referrals for non-emergent illness and injuries

           Coordinate the examination of inmates reporting for sick call. Gather information and assess vital signs, height, and weight and document in the inmate medical record for review

The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

           1 year of prior LPN experience required

           Current Florida LPN License

           BLS

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION PREFERRED:

•  IV Certification within 90 days of employment