Correctional LPN
Rome, New York
Mohawk Correctional Facility

Job Opportunity: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Correctional Facility

Location

• Rome, New York

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 26 weeks (approximately 6 months)
• Shift: Night shift, 5 days a week, 8 hours per day (10:00 PM to 6:00 AM)
• Total Hours per Week: 40

Job Description

• Provide essential healthcare services to inmates within a secure correctional environment.
• Administer daily medications, including controlled substances, and ensure inmate compliance.
• Perform clinical care duties such as taking vital signs, physical assessments, wound dressing, and health screenings.
• Respond to medical emergencies within the facility.
• Document inmate health data, updates, and treatments accurately.
• Work under the supervision of an RN.
• Maintain compliance with correctional health regulations and follow strict security protocols.
• Work setting: In-prison medical clinic.

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.
• Experience working in a correctional healthcare environment.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Required Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Background and Screening Requirements

• Must complete a state-run Criminal History Form before starting; clearance can take up to 4 weeks.
• Criminal background checks required within 1 year for the last 7 years of locations lived/worked/schooled.
• 5-year criminal background check within 6 months of start, including SSN trace, county/state/national criminal searches, and sex offender registry.
• Fingerprinting required onsite on the first day of orientation; new fingerprints required if there is a gap of 6 months or more between assignments.
• Sex Offender Registry Search required within 6 months prior to start.
• Work history verification for the past 5 years required; facility accepts work attestations.
• Two professional references required.

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray (Qgold, Tspot, or 2-step PPD) within 12 months prior to start; annual TB renewal required and may be completed onsite.
• Annual TB questionnaire completion required.
• Vaccination documentation or titers for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (vaccination, titers, or declination)
  • Varicella
• Drug testing: 9-panel within 1 year of start; instant tests acceptable.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination documentation required to meet standard requirements (not required by the facility).
• COVID-19 booster preferred but not required.

Additional Important Information

• In-person interview required at 3 PM Monday through Friday; phone or online interviews are not permitted.
• Candidates must be patient with the background clearance process.
• Dress code: Comfortable shoes, no metal items, no dark green or camouflage clothing; scrubs color not specified.
• No cell phones or purses allowed on site; clear bags provided for lunch.
• Report time on the first day is 8 AM.
• Parking available near the water tower.
• Must bring a valid driver’s license or government-issued ID on the first day.

This position requires working in a secure correctional environment with strict adherence to safety and security protocols. Candidates should be prepared for the unique challenges of providing healthcare in this setting.