TK Health is seeking a Correctional LPN / LVN for a job in St Joseph, Missouri.

• Specialty: LPN / LVN
• Discipline: LPN / LVN
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff

Job Details Job Location:    Buchanan County Jail - St Joseph, MO Salary Range:    $40.00 - $40.00 Hourly Description

Location: Buchanan County Jail – St. Joseph, MO
Schedule: Full-Time | 12-Hour Night Shifts Available | Rotating Weekends
Vaccines: Not required
New grads welcome!

Start your nursing career—or take it to the next level—where it truly makes a difference.
Join TK Health, a regional leader in correctional healthcare, providing essential care in jails and detention centers across 12 states. Our clinical teams work in safe, secure settings with inmate populations ranging from 25 to 2,000, using their full scope of training to deliver meaningful care every day.

💰 $3,500 Sign-On Bonus available for qualified candidates!

As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you'll provide direct patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse. You'll work closely with a multidisciplinary team to address the unique healthcare needs of the incarcerated population.

• Deliver individualized nursing care based on patient needs

• Administer medications and treatments per protocol

• Monitor and document patient conditions and progress

• Work collaboratively with RNs, providers, and facility staff

• Maintain accurate and timely medical records

• Follow all safety, infection control, and confidentiality policies

• Active, unrestricted LPN license (Missouri)

• CPR certification (Healthcare Provider level)

• Ability to pass a background check

• Strong communication and critical thinking skills

• Correctional, clinical, or acute care experience is a plus—but not required

Turn Key Job ID #J​0​Z​2​6​2​8​0​8​1​2. Posted job title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

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.

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