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Quality Correctional Care

Treats medical and behavioral needs in correctional settings

Float Nurse / RN or LPN

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/21/2026
No salary listed
Mid
La Porte, IN, USA
HybridMust live in Indiana or a neighboring state and be licensed to work in Indiana. The role floats to correctional facilities across northwest Indiana; travel accommodations are provided.
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryNursing & Frontline Patient Care

About the job

Requirements
  • Valid Indiana or Compact Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) licensure.
  • Valid CPR certification.
  • Must be able to stand for extended periods.
  • Must be able to push, pull, reach, and bend frequently.
  • Must be capable of lifting up to 50 pounds.
  • Must live in Indiana or a nearby neighboring state and be licensed to work in Indiana.
  • Must be available to work weekends.
Responsibilities
  • Assess, plan, and deliver comprehensive healthcare to patients.
  • Administer medications.
  • Perform medical intakes and assess whether a patient is fit for incarceration, as needed.
  • Respond to sick call requests and follow up with the medical provider when needed.
  • Check and/or change medical dressings as required by the medical provider.
  • Perform 14-day physicals.
  • Manage chronic care.
  • Provide patient education on health concerns.
  • Respond to medical emergencies, including performing life-saving measures and taking charge and giving direction during an emergency.
  • Maintain working knowledge of pharmacology, including drug reactions and overdoses, formulary and non-formulary medications, and medication costs.
  • Provide insight and direction to medically trained personnel, as needed.
  • Comply with current and future state, federal, and local laws and regulations.
  • Float to various correctional facilities throughout northwest Indiana.

About the company

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Quality Correctional Care

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Quality Correctional Care treats people in correctional facilities through integrated medical, mental health, and substance use services. Its clinical teams conduct intake assessments, manage chronic conditions and medications, respond to emergencies, and coordinate care during incarceration. Mental health work includes screening, crisis intervention, suicide risk mitigation, and follow-up care, while addiction services include withdrawal support and coordination with treatment providers. The company also assists facility operations through staff training, administrative support, and planning for continuing care after release. Founded in 2011, Quality Correctional Care is headquartered in Carmel, Indiana.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Carmel, IN

Founded

2011

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What believers are saying

  • Travel support: float-nurse application states fuel cards and hotels accompany travel beyond ninety minutes from home.
  • Staff support: QCC's careers page lists team member assistance among its benefits.
  • Retirement support: the official careers benefits include a company match on employee retirement-plan contributions.

What critics are saying

  • Mobile roster: the float nursing role requires travel across correctional sites and availability for days, nights, and weekends.
  • Crisis responsibilities: the Bedford mental-health position includes suicide-prevention interventions and management of urgent patient needs.
  • Clinical entry requirements: its Bedford mental-health opening requires a relevant master's degree and six months of mental-health experience.

What makes Quality Correctional Care unique

  • Partner network: Q360 offers additional grant-funded mental health and addiction support when engaged or contracted.
  • Claims management: a contracted service negotiates and audits off-site medical bills, including transports, specialist care, and hospital stays.
  • Custody support: facility services include de-escalation instruction, pre-employment psychological evaluations, and critical-incident debriefing.

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