AS:FY2627:DOC01:25896 CLIENT REQUIRES AN IN PERSON INTERVIEW AT 3PM MON-FRI -- A PHONE OR ONLINE INTERVIEW WILL NOT BE PERMITTED. IF YOUR CANDIDATE CANNOT ACCOMMODATE PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT. 26-52 week contracts Candidate must clear the state run Criminal History Form before starting. This can take up to 4 weeks to clear, so please express patience during this process.
A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Mohawk Correctional Facility provides essential healthcare services to inmates, focusing on medication administration, health screenings, and emergency response within a secure environment. The role involves working under an RN, conducting assessments, and maintaining compliance with correctional health regulations. Key
Medication Management: Administering daily medication, including controlled substances, and managing inmate compliance. Clinical Care: Taking vital signs, performing physical assessments, dressing wounds, and conducting health screenings. Emergency Response: Responding to medical emergencies within the facility.
Documentation: Recording inmate health data, updates, and treatments accurately. Safety & Compliance: Following strict security protocols while providing care in a clinical setting. Requirements and Qualifications
A current, valid license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in New York State (or a limited permit).
Experience in medical-surgical, ambulatory care, or mental health is often preferred.
Strong communication, composure in emergency situations, and the ability to work with a diverse offender population. Work Environment Setting: In-prison medical clinics. Mohawk CF is a medium security facility, however, Walsh RMU is a maximum security center located within Mohawk CF.
These positions are days, afternoons and evening shifts.