Location: Seminole County Jail - Wewoka, OK 74884Salary Range: $25.00 - $26.00Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Day Shift Seminole County Jail | Wewoka, Oklahoma Day Shift | New Grads Welcome Start Something Different in Nursing TK Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our healthcare team at the Seminole County Jail in Wewoka, Oklahoma. If you're looking for something different from the traditional hospital, long-term care, or clinic environment, correctional nursing gives you an opportunity to develop a broad range of clinical skills while making a meaningful difference for an underserved patient population.
Experienced LPNs and new graduates are encouraged to apply! Why Consider TK Health? Day shifts New graduates welcome Vaccines are not mandatory Broad hands-on nursing experience Exposure to acute and chronic healthcare needs Collaborative healthcare team Structured and secure work environment Opportunity to develop your assessment and clinical skills Meaningful work serving an underserved patient population Correctional healthcare experience is not required
As an LPN with TK Health, you'll provide essential nursing care to patients within the Seminole County Jail while working alongside RNs, providers, and other members of the healthcare team. Your responsibilities may include: Providing direct nursing care based on individual patient needs Administering medications and treatments as ordered Assessing and monitoring patient conditions Responding to acute healthcare needs Assisting with management of chronic medical conditions Obtaining and documenting vital signs and other clinical information Maintaining accurate and timely patient documentation Communicating changes in patient condition to the appropriate provider Collaborating with the facility's healthcare team Following established nursing standards, policies, and procedures The LPN provides care within the scope of practical nursing under the direction and delegation of a Registered Nurse.
What We're Looking For Valid, unrestricted LPN license Current CPR certification Ability to successfully complete a thorough background investigation Dependable with strong communication and patient-care skills Comfortable working as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team New Graduate? We Want to Hear From You. You don't need years of nursing experience to begin a career in correctional healthcare.
For a new LPN, this environment provides exposure to a wide variety of patient needs and an opportunity to build clinical experience, strengthen assessment skills, and grow as a nurse. If you're an experienced LPN, you'll have the opportunity to use the skills you've already developed in a setting where your judgment and nursing experience are valued. A Different Kind of Nursing Career Correctional healthcare isn't traditional bedside nursing.
Our nurses work with diverse patient populations and encounter a variety of healthcare needs, making every day different. If you enjoy variety, problem-solving, teamwork, and using your nursing skills, this may be the change you've been looking for. Join TK Health in Wewoka TK Health provides healthcare services within jails and detention centers across multiple states.
Our nurses and medical professionals provide essential healthcare to patients when access to quality care can make a significant difference. Apply today and learn more about our LPN opportunity at Seminole County Jail in Wewoka, Oklahoma. All offers of employment with TK Health and TK Health Clinicians are contingent upon successful completion of a thorough background investigation.
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