Licensed Practical Nurse - Lpn

For an exciting and fulfilling career in Correctional Healthcare, come join us at MEDIKO!

At MEDIKO our work is mission driven by our desire to help others. We are a privately-owned, correctional healthcare provider that offers compassionate, comprehensive medical and mental health care to the underserved populations of our communities.

We are hiring for the following:

Position: Licensed Practical Nurse

Location: Buncombe County Detention Center

Shift: PM Shift

Pay Rate: $32/hr

Sign On Bonus: $7,500

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the center's physician in providing proper medical care for patients
• Schedule dental and medical appointments per Physician's orders
• Provide emergency medical assistance
• Conduct medical history interviews and prepare medical history and physical reports
• Assist the center's Physician in conducting sick call
• Administer medicine dosage and treatment per Physician's orders
• Maintain control of all medications and drugs on hand in accordance with policies and procedures
• Ensure that policies and procedures regarding the Medical Department are followed
• Complete reports and medical forms
• Ensure medical office is clean and properly stocked, and all medications and supplies are promptly ordered
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Completion of an Accredited Nursing Program leading to licensure with the ability to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse
• High school graduate or equivalent, and must be eighteen (18) years of age or older
• Active, unencumbered state/commonwealth Licensed Practical Nurse license
• Minimum of one (1) year nursing experience, preferably in a correctional center
• Active CPR/BLS certificate required (American Heart Association/American Red Cross guideline approved)
• Combination of education and experience equivalent to these qualifications may be substituted.

Benefits

• Benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for you and your family
• Employer-paid Life insurance policy/AD&D, long-term disability and short-term disability
• Tuition Reimbursement Assistance Plan
• CEUs paid for by MEDIKO
• Generous paid time off including 10 Holidays
• Participation in the MEDIKO retirement plan
• Employee Assistance Program

Please visit our website at www.MEDIKO.comto learn more about opportunities with us!

EOE STATEMENT: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

20 Davidson Dr, Asheville , NC 28801