LPN Medical Team Administrator
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onPima Drive, Kiowa Subdivision, Cumberland County, East Tennessee, Tennessee, 38572, United States
About the Role
Southern Health Partners Inc is seeking an LPN Medical Team Administrator to deliver compassionate clinical care and coordinate daily medical operations within correctional facilities. This role exists to ensure high-quality healthcare delivery in a secure, structured environment where patient safety and regulatory compliance are paramount.
In this position, you will serve as a vital link between patients, providers, and custody staff. Your day will involve providing direct patient care, including assessments, treatments, and patient education, while administering medications and immunizations in strict adherence to facility and state guidelines. You will assist providers with sick call, chronic care clinics, and urgent patient needs, ensuring that care is prioritized based on acuity.
Beyond direct clinical duties, you will play a key role in maintaining accurate electronic and paper medical records and coordinating appointments and referrals. By collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, you will help promote a safe, respectful environment and contribute to quality improvement and infection control initiatives. Effective communication with custody staff is essential to support a secure clinical atmosphere, fostering a team-oriented culture that values compassion for both patients and staff.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Pima Drive, Kiowa Subdivision, Cumberland County, East Tennessee, Tennessee, 38572, United States
Tennessee
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleProvide direct patient care including assessments, treatments, and patient education in a correctional setting
- check_circleAdminister medications and immunizations following facility and state guidelines
- check_circleAssist providers with sick call, chronic care clinics, and urgent patient needs
- check_circleMaintain accurate and timely electronic and paper medical records
- check_circleCoordinate appointments, referrals, and outside specialty services as needed
- check_circleSupport compliance with state, federal, and facility healthcare regulations
- check_circleParticipate in infection control, quality assurance, and safety initiatives
- check_circleCommunicate effectively with custody staff to support a safe clinical environment
- check_circleTriage patient requests and prioritize care based on acuity
Requirements
- verifiedActive, unrestricted LPN license in the state of practice
- verifiedBLS/CPR certification
- verifiedACLS preferred
- verifiedCorrectional nursing experience or corrections-specific training preferred
- verifiedFamiliarity with NCCHC or ACA standards a plus
Nice to Have
ACLS certification. Correctional nursing experience or corrections-specific training. Familiarity with NCCHC or ACA standards.
Benefits & Perks
check_circleMedical Insurancecheck_circleDental Insurancecheck_circleVision Insurancecheck_circleLife Insurance401k
