Correctional Licensed Practical Nurse
Rome, New York
Mohawk Correctional Facility

Job Opportunity: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Travel/Contract

Location: Rome, New York
Setting: In-prison medical clinic
Contract Length: 26 weeks (approximately 6 months)
Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 6:53 AM)
Hours per Week: 36 hours

Job Description

• Provide clinical care including taking vital signs, performing physical assessments, dressing wounds, and conducting health screenings.
• Administer daily medications, including controlled substances, and manage inmate compliance.
• Respond to medical emergencies within the facility.
• Accurately document inmate health data, updates, and treatments.
• Follow strict security protocols while delivering care in a correctional environment.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license in New York.
• Minimum of 1 year of LPN/LVN experience, with experience within the last year.
• Current certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Current certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) issued by the American Heart Association.
• Experience working in a correctional setting.

Important Requirements & Conditions

• In-Person Interview: Must attend an in-person interview at 3 PM Monday through Friday; phone or online interviews are not permitted.
• Criminal History Clearance: Must clear the state-run Criminal History Form before starting; this process can take up to 4 weeks.
• Fingerprinting: Required and completed onsite on the first day of orientation. New fingerprints required if there is a gap of 6 months or more between assignments.
• Background Checks: Includes a 5-year criminal background check, sex offender registry search, and verification of the last 7 years of locations lived/worked/schooled.
• Health Documentation:

  • Physical exam within 1 year of start.
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months prior to start; annual TB renewal required and may be completed onsite.
  • Vaccination documentation or titers for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, and Varicella.
  • Drug screening (9-panel) within 1 year of start.
  • Flu vaccine or declination documentation (not required at this facility but needed to meet standard requirements).
  • COVID-19 booster preferred but not required.
• References: Two professional references required.
• Work History Verification: Verification of 5 years of work history required; work attestations accepted.
• Medicaid Enrollment: Candidates must submit proof of Medicaid enrollment as a non-billing provider (specific to New York State requirements).

Work Environment & Additional Information

• Report time on the first day is 8 AM.
• Dress code: Comfortable shoes, scrubs color not specified but avoid dark green or camouflage; no cell phones or purses allowed.
• Bring a driver’s license and certifications on the first day.
• Parking available near the water tower on site.
• No metal objects allowed on premises.
• Must comply with all facility security and safety protocols.

Summary

This is a travel/contract LPN position in a correctional facility requiring strong clinical skills, the ability to work in a secure environment, and compliance with extensive background and health screening requirements. The role involves night shifts with a focus on medication administration, emergency response, and inmate healthcare management. Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.