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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Correctional Nursing
Location: Rome, NY
Position Overview
"Navitas Healthcare, LLC" is seeking an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a correctional healthcare setting. The LPN will provide direct patient care within a secure facility, supporting inmate health through medication administration, routine clinical assessments, and emergency response services.
This role requires strong clinical judgment, composure in high-security environments, and the ability to follow strict correctional healthcare protocols.
Schedule
- Mid Shift: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- 5x8-hour shifts per week
- No block scheduling
- Contract duration: 26–52 weeks
Interview Requirement
- In-person interview required (Mon–Fri at 3:00 PM)
- No phone or virtual interviews permitted
Key Responsibilities
- Administer prescribed medications, including controlled substances
- Monitor inmate medication compliance and documentation
- Perform vital sign monitoring and physical health assessments
- Provide wound care and basic clinical treatments
- Respond to medical emergencies within the correctional facility
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
- Ensure compliance with correctional health and security protocols
- Collaborate with registered nurses and healthcare team members
Required Qualifications
- Active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in New York State
- Experience in medical-surgical, ambulatory care, or behavioral health preferred
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to remain calm in emergency and high-security environments
- Capability to work with diverse and high-acuity patient populations
For more details reach at
sthakur@navitashealth.com
About Navitas Healthcare, LLC certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.