Job Location Buchanan County Jail - St Joseph, MOSalary Range $40.00 - $40.00 Hourly
Location: Buchanan County Jail – St. Joseph, MO
Schedule: Full-Time | 12-Hour Night Shifts Available | 5p-5a 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.
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
TK Health provides comprehensive health care services to diverse inmate populations, with services tailored to each client's need. Our top focus is quality of care and quality levels of service, while providing accountability for use of taxpayer resources.
