Travel Licensed Practical Nurse - Correctional Healthcare
Company: CoreCivic of Tennessee, LLC - 1250 East Arica Road
Location: Eloy
Posted on: February 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Certification Details - Licensed Practical Nurse
(LPN) state licensure - BLS Job Details - Licensed Practical Nurse
responsible for basic nursing duties including execution of
physician orders, operation of pill call, sick call, assisting
physician in examinations and treatments, and performing
technical/clinical procedures within license scope. - Assist in
professional management of facility medical department. - Apply
nursing skills in care and treatment of inmates/residents. - Attend
sick call with physician, prepare list of inmates/residents to be
examined, prepare examining room and equipment. - Operate pill
call, dispense medication, and document as required. - Control
medication, syringes, medical supplies/equipment and inventory as
per procedures. - Perform emergency procedures as needed. -
Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of equipment and work area. -
Document and report activities according to policies including
medical file documentation. - Assist supervisor in evaluating
medical services to prevent inappropriate use or duplication. -
Maintain security and confidentiality of medical records. - Observe
and record inmate/resident behavior. - Inspect medical unit for
contraband items; securely store or dispose of supplies and
equipment. - Prepare and maintain various records, reports, and
logs; process reports timely. - Interpret medical and technical
procedures, regulations, legal and non-legal documents. - Respond
to lawsuits, attend court hearings if necessary, conduct chart
research, review status of inmates with serious health problems. -
Communicate effectively with administration, staff,
inmates/residents, visitors, and public, using tact and good
judgment. - Help evaluate and recommend physical safety
requirements for safe working environment. - Facilitate
accreditation of medical program by providing efficient and
appropriate medical services. - Prepare and disseminate safety and
accident reports; take action in serious incidents and emergencies.
- Escort or coordinate movement of inmates/residents for medical
treatment. - Initiate and complete investigations and inquiries;
gather information and evidence; exercise judgment on disciplinary
actions. - Work in confined areas, rotating shifts, physically
check security of doors, windows, and other areas. - Be aware of
potential verbal abuse in hostile environment. Job Requirements -
Graduate from an approved school of nursing with a certificate as a
Licensed Practical Nurse. - Must be licensed in the state of
employment (Arizona). - A valid driver's license is required.
Schedule Information - Contract length is 13 weeks.
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