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Correctional LPN / LVN - $34+ per hour New

Mount Vernon, IL

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Hiring Company

TK Health

Positions Available

Full Time

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Position Description

TK Health is seeking a Correctional LPN / LVN for a job in Mount Vernon, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements
  • Specialty: LPN / LVN
  • Discipline: LPN / LVN
  • Duration: Ongoing
  • Employment Type: Staff

Job Details Job Location:    Jefferson County Jail IL - Mount Vernon, IL Salary Range:    $34.00 Hourly Description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – PRN

📍 Location: Jefferson County Jail – Mt. Vernon, IL
🕕 Schedule: PRN shifts available – offering flexible scheduling in a dynamic correctional healthcare setting.

Join the TK Health Clinics Team
TK Health Clinics is a regional leader in correctional healthcare, providing high-quality patient care in underserved environments. We operate in jails and detention centers across Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, Montana, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas, serving facilities with inmate populations ranging from 25 to nearly 2,000.

Our nurses are empowered to practice at the top of their licensure in a safe, secure, and professionally supportive setting.

Position Summary

We are currently seeking a compassionate and reliable Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team at the Jefferson County Jail in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. New graduates are encouraged to apply!

As an LPN, you will provide individualized patient care based on nursing procedures and under the supervision of a registered nurse.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide nursing care in accordance with state and facility guidelines

  • Administer medications and treatments as prescribed

  • Document patient interactions and interventions accurately

  • Monitor patients and report any changes in condition

  • Collaborate with healthcare and custody staff to ensure patient safety and continuity of care

Additional Details:
  • Vaccinations not mandatory

  • New grads welcome to apply

  • Full-time, consistent night shift schedule

  • Supportive team environment with opportunities for professional growth

TK Health Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

Qualifications
Qualifications:
  • Valid, unrestricted LPN license (Illinois or compact state)

  • Current CPR certification

  • Ability to pass a comprehensive background check

  • Strong communication skills and clinical assessment abilities

  • Comfortable working in a correctional environment

Turn Key Job ID #J​0​Z​2​6​2​9​3​4​7​2. Posted job title: LPN

About TK Health

TK Health is a correctional health care company that is committed to providing an exceptional health care experience at the facilities we serve. We focus on providing a positive employee experience that flows on to enhanced health care for our patients, which ultimately achieves exceptional client satisfaction. TK Health operates in 9 states in over 100 county jails. We take pride in the comprehensive health care services available, including mental health services, to help provide a better future to diverse inmate populations as well as the community overall.

TK Health provides employee advancement opportunities, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefit packages. Utilize your medical skills to the fullest capacity in a safe, secure environment while sharpening your clinical skills and gaining unparalleled nursing experience. If you are interested in beginning a career in correctional health care we would love to hear from you.

Benefits
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Pet insurance
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Dental benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Medical benefits
  • Vision benefits

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