Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurses - FCI Tallahassee, Tallahassee, FL
fidelitypartners
Tallahassee, FL, USA
6/4/2026
Full time
About the job Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurses - FCI Tallahassee, Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurses - FCI Tallahassee
Work Location
Federal Correctional Institute-Tallahassee
501 Capital Circle NE
Tallahassee, FL 32301
Summary of Services
The Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurses (LVN/LPN) will assist in delivering comprehensive medical and nursing services in support of the Federal Correctional Institute-Tallahassee. In this role, LVNs/LPNs will provide direct patient care services in accordance with legal, ethical, and institutional standards through the evaluation of patients and therapeutic treatment as ordered by Health Services clinical staff.
Working Hours
The LVN/LPN typically works Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, 06:00 am to 2:30 pm or 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break. These hours may be adjusted to meet the needs of the institution. These hours may be adjusted to meet the institution's needs. The LVN/LPN should not exceed 40 hours per week.
Attire
The Registered Nurse is expected to wear professional clothing while on duty (scrub uniforms are approved, must be navy blue). The attire worn shall also be appropriate for the correctional environment in which the contract employee will be performing.
Qualifications
Duties and Responsibilities
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
ABOUT US:
Fidelity Partners is a Inc. 5000, USA company thatprovides medical, technical, logistical, and administrative services to thefederal government and commercial Clients across the country. Fidelity offerscompetitive salaries and benefits packages.
Qualified applicants are encouraged tolearn more about us at www.fidelitypartners.org or call us at (210) 822-4005or Join our Team
Fidelity Partners provides equalemployment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age,disability, or in accordance with applicable federal state, and local laws(EoE).
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Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurses - FCI Tallahassee
Work Location
Federal Correctional Institute-Tallahassee
501 Capital Circle NE
Tallahassee, FL 32301
- Citizenship Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Clearance Requirements: National Background Check with Inquiries and Fingerprints, and Drug Screen.
- Period of Performance: Five years upon the award.
- Type of Employment: Full-Time, 40 hours per week.
- Total Compensation: $28.58 per hour.
- Benefits: Health/Dental and Vision
- Paid Time Off per Year: Up to 80 hours per year, which starts accruing on the day of hire.
- ick Leave per Year: Up to 56 hours per year, which starts occurring on the day of hire.
- Paid Federal Holidays: Eleven (11) Paid Federal Holidays
Summary of Services
The Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurses (LVN/LPN) will assist in delivering comprehensive medical and nursing services in support of the Federal Correctional Institute-Tallahassee. In this role, LVNs/LPNs will provide direct patient care services in accordance with legal, ethical, and institutional standards through the evaluation of patients and therapeutic treatment as ordered by Health Services clinical staff.
Working Hours
The LVN/LPN typically works Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, 06:00 am to 2:30 pm or 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break. These hours may be adjusted to meet the needs of the institution. These hours may be adjusted to meet the institution's needs. The LVN/LPN should not exceed 40 hours per week.
Attire
The Registered Nurse is expected to wear professional clothing while on duty (scrub uniforms are approved, must be navy blue). The attire worn shall also be appropriate for the correctional environment in which the contract employee will be performing.
Qualifications
- Graduate graduated from an accredited Vocational/Practical Nursing school or program.
- Current, active, and unrestricted license to practice nursing in Florida.
- Certification in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for Healthcare Providers by the American Heart Association.
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care services in accordance with legal, ethical, and institutional standards through the evaluation of patients and therapeutic treatment as ordered by Health Services clinical staff.
- Perform nursing duties within the scope of the current licensure.
- Administer medications as prescribed, i.e., by mouth, intradermally, subcutaneously, or intramuscularly.
- Assist with the distribution of medications at the pill line.
- Monitor and evaluate the response to therapy.
- Perform skin testing.
- Perform venipuncture for the purpose of obtaining laboratory specimens.
- Record and document patient care activities on appropriate records, such as health history.
- Record diagnostic testing, i.e., venipuncture for laboratory studies, visual acuity testing, EKGs (per instructions from mid-level practitioners or physicians)
- Process labs work to include filing daily.
- Maintain accurate logs of all reports in accordance with Bureau of Prisons and JACHO policy. Screen laboratory test results for normal/abnormal values and notify the physician (s).
- Ensure all sharps are secured, accounted for, stored, and disposed of according to institutional and national policy.
- Assist the mid-level practitioners and physicians in the management and oversight of daily scheduling.
- Assist the Optometrist with vision screening and exams.
- Possess knowledge of treatment of chronic health problems, i.e., hypertension, diabetes, and asthma.
- Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.
- Adhere to infection control policies and procedures.
- Ability and skill to operate EKG and laboratory equipment.
- Knowledge of mental health disorders and must have the ability to screen for gross mood changes.
- Ability to provide basic first aid, prevention care, and guidance in treating a variety of common illnesses/injuries.
- Properly triage sick-call complaints and refer to RN or APP as appropriate.
- Assist with intake screening and exit summaries for inmate transfers.
- Perform duties as required but accept only those nursing assignments that are commensurate with his/her educational preparation, training, experience, and nursing licensure laws.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
- Competitive Compensation package
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental and vision options.
- Outstanding career growth potential.
ABOUT US:
Fidelity Partners is a Inc. 5000, USA company thatprovides medical, technical, logistical, and administrative services to thefederal government and commercial Clients across the country. Fidelity offerscompetitive salaries and benefits packages.
Qualified applicants are encouraged tolearn more about us at www.fidelitypartners.org or call us at (210) 822-4005or Join our Team
Fidelity Partners provides equalemployment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age,disability, or in accordance with applicable federal state, and local laws(EoE).
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