Travel Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Correctional Health
Company: CoreCivic of Tennessee, LLC - 1250 East Arica Road
Location: Eloy
Posted on: February 6, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Certification Details - Licensed Practical Nurse
(LPN) state licensure (Arizona) 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, 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 per 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 supplies and equipment. - Prepare
and maintain various records, reports, and logs; process reports
timely. - Read and interpret medical and technical procedures,
regulations, legal documents. - Respond to lawsuits, attend court
hearings if necessary, conduct chart research. - Communicate
effectively with administration, staff, inmates/residents,
visitors, and public. - Help evaluate and recommend physical safety
requirements for safe working environment. - Facilitate
accreditation processes (NCCHC/ACA/JCAHO) by providing efficient
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.
- Assist in investigations and inquiries; gather information,
interview, exercise judgment on disciplinary actions. - Work in
confined areas, rotating shifts, physically check security of
doors, windows, and other areas. - Aware of potential verbal abuse
in hostile environment. Job Requirements - Graduate from approved
school of nursing with certificate as Licensed Practical Nurse. -
Must be licensed in the state of employment (Arizona). - Valid
driver's license required. Schedule Information - Contract length
is 13 weeks.
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