What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse position at Mississippi Department of Employment Security?
**At CoreCivic, our employees are driven by a deep sense of service, high standards of professionalism and a responsibility to better the public good. **
At **CoreCivic** we do more than manage inmates, we care for people. CoreCivic is currently seeking **Licensed Practical Nurses** who have a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional setting.
The successful candidate should be able to perform ALL of the following functions at a pace and level of performance consistent with the actual job performance requirements.
**Qualifications: **
At **CoreCivic** we do more than manage inmates, we care for people. CoreCivic is currently seeking **Licensed Practical Nurses** who have a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional setting.
The successful candidate should be able to perform ALL of the following functions at a pace and level of performance consistent with the actual job performance requirements.
- Apply appropriate nursing skills in the care and treatment of inmates/residents.
- Attend sick call with the physician to see inmates/residents; prepare a list of inmates/residents to be examined; prepare examining room and equipment.
- Operate pill call, dispense medication and document as required by applicable policies and/or procedures.
- Control medication, syringes and other medical supplies or equipment and inventory as required by established procedures.
- Maintain absolute security and confidentiality of all medical records.
**Qualifications: **
- Graduate from an approved school of nursing with a certificate as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
- Must be licensed in the state of employment.
- A valid driver's license is required.
- Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age.