Staff Position

Correctional LPN / LVN
1200 N Grand Ave
Montrose, CO
Sign-On Bonus

$37-38/hour
Posted 6 days ago

Overview

  • Start DateASAP
  • Setting
    Correctional

Benefits

  • 401k retirement plan
  • Pet insurance
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Dental benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Medical benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • Sign-On bonus

Qualifications

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Required
    License
  • PN license in Colorado
    Other
  • Eligible to work in US

Description

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) 

Job Description:

Join the TK Health team providing patient care where the need is highest. We are a correctional healthcare provider with a regional focus on our clinics in Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, Montana, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, and Wisconsin jails and detention centers.

Our team oversees the day-to-day healthcare operations in facilities with inmate populations ranging from 25 to nearly 2,000 individuals. Our medical staff are afforded the opportunity to utilize their clinical skills to their fullest capacity in a safe, secure, and unconventional environment.

All offers of employment at TK Health are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check.

Location:

Montrose County Jail – Montrose, CO

Position:

Registered Nurse (RN) 

Schedule:

Full-Time
Afternoon Shift: 3:00 PM – 1:30 AM

Compensation & Bonus:

  • Competitive hourly pay (based on experience and licensure)

  • $3,500 Sign-On Bonus

    • $1,750 paid after 6 months of employment

    • $1,750 paid after 1 year of employment

Position Overview:

The RN is responsible for providing nursing care in accordance with individualized patient needs, established nursing standards, and facility protocols.

  • RNs function within the full scope of registered nursing practice

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Medication administration

  • Patient assessments and documentation

  • Responding to medical needs within the facility

  • Collaboration with medical and security staff

Qualifications:

  • Active RN license in the state of Colorado 

  • Previous correctional healthcare experience preferred, but not required

  • Strong clinical judgment and communication skills

  • Ability to work in a secure correctional environment

Why TK Health?

  • Consistent, structured schedule

  • Opportunity to utilize full clinical skillset

  • Supportive team environment

  • Unique and rewarding patient population

Turn Key Job ID #120648. Posted job title: Registered Nurse (RN)/Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Employer

TK Health

About
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.
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About Montrose, CO

Cost of Living
  • Montrose's cost of living is 2% lower than the national average.
  • Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
Weather
  • Average summer highs are around 86°F, and winter lows can drop to 15°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short-term rentals are available in Montrose, and they are relatively easy to find.
Transportation
  • Montrose is car-friendly, and public transportation options are limited.
Demographics
  • The population is diverse, with a mix of age ranges.
  • Common health issues may include allergies due to the high pollen count.
  • There is a growing population of travel nurses in Montrose.
Things to Do
  • Montrose offers a variety of restaurants, art galleries, and music venues.
  • Outdoor activities like hiking, skiing, and fishing are popular, and there are opportunities for sports enthusiasts as well.
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