LPN / LVN - Correctional Health
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Licensed Practical Nurse
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Days
Hours per Shift: 36
Experience: Minimum Years of Experience: N/A
License: Must be licensed in the state of employment.
Certifications: A valid driver's license is required.
Must-Have: Required Skills: Nursing skills, medical file documentation, medical records, medical and technical procedures.
Description:
The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for performing basic nursing duties.
This includes executing physician orders and operating pill and sick call.
The nurse will assist the physician in examinations and treatments.
Technical and clinical procedures will be performed within the scope of the nurse's license.
Nurses will assist in the management of the medical department.
Appropriate nursing skills will be applied in the care and treatment of patients.
Attendance at sick call with the physician is required to see patients.
The nurse will prepare a list of patients to be examined and prepare the examining room and equipment.
Medications will be dispensed and documented as per applicable policies and procedures.
Control of medications, syringes, and other medical supplies will occur, including inventory management.
Emergency procedures will be performed as needed.
The nurse will maintain cleanliness of equipment and work areas using appropriate sanitation methods.
Documentation and reporting of activities will be done in accordance with established policies and procedures.
The nurse will assist the supervisor in evaluating medical services to prevent inappropriate service duplication.
Confidentiality of all medical records must be maintained.
Observation and recording of patient behavior is required.
Inspection of the medical unit for items that could be used as contraband is essential.
The nurse will assist in preparing and maintaining various records, reports, and logs.
Reading and interpreting medical and technical documents, as well as governmental regulations, is necessary.
Responses to lawsuits will be coordinated through corporate counsel, and attendance at court hearings may be required.
Effective communication to administration, staff, patients, visitors, and the public is crucial.
Evaluation and recommendation of physical safety requirements to ensure a safe environment will be performed.
Compliance with accreditation standards will be facilitated where applicable.
Preparation and dissemination of safety and accident reports are required.
Movement of patients for medical treatment must be coordinated.
Initiation and completion of investigations and inquiries will be executed as directed.
The nurse will engage in functions in confined areas, working rotating shifts.
The nurse must be aware that verbal abuse may be present in a challenging environment.
