Location: Bonne Terre,MO, USA
Total Weekly Travel Pay (over 50 miles away from facility)- $1,700.00Weekly Taxable Amount-$576.00Weekly Allowances-$1,124.00Hours- 36Local Pay Rate (live under 50 miles from facility)- $37.00/hourShifts- NightThe Corrections Licensed Practical Nurse works in close andimmediate contact with adults and children in custody on a daily basisproviding general and emergency nursing care in the Medical and Ambulatorysection of the Corrections Facility while maintaining facility securitystandards.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Utilizes the nursing process to plan, implement, treat andevaluate the patient/inmateIntegrates and implements referrals of inmates to the staffphysician, nurse practitioner, dentist, mental health professionalLooks for signs and symptoms indicating physiologic andpsychosocial changes in the patient's condition and reports to RN and/orphysicianCollaborates with RN regarding the plan of care according toevaluation, changes in medical plan of care, and effective/ineffective nursinginterventionsDocuments patient's response to nursing and otherinterventionsMonitors the safety and effectiveness of the environment andequipmentParticipates in infection control activities as directed byInfection Control Coordinator and/or nursing supervisorParticipates in the orientation and continuing education ofstaff as applicableParticipates in the Health Quality Improvement Program asapplicableAdheres to all facility policy and procedureFollow security guidelines and protocol on tools/sharpscounts and ingress/egress policies at all timesPerforms other duties as assigned/necessaryBenefitsAt Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:Competitive pay & weekly paychecksHealth, dental, vision, and life insurance401(k) savings planAwards and recognition programs*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.About AmergisAmergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.