Licensed Practical Nurse (Lpn)

York County is located in the Piedmont region, between the Broad River and the Catawba River. Its diverse landscape is home to family-friendly towns/cities, a progressive urban region and lakefront communities. We are excited that you want to join our team and recognize that our employees are the foundation for our success.

Mission Statement

• York County provides quality public services in an open, efficient, and responsive manner.

Vision Statement

• York County provides an environment where all citizens and businesses can thrive and succeed.

About the Department: The Detention Center is located at the Moss Justice Center and is an 821-bed direct supervision facility that opened in March of 1995. The Detention Center is charged with holding individuals who have been arrested by various law enforcement agencies in York County and held until they post bond or are ordered released by a court or transferred to a state institution after court sentencing. The Detention Center also houses inmates for the U.S. Marshal Service and Immigration and Customs Enforcement under an agreement that provides compensation to the county.  The York County Detention Center is committed to the operation of a facility that will meet state standards and for the preservation of basic human rights of the inmate population by the Constitution of the United States of America.

We invite you to apply to join our team as a full-time, non-exempt LPN within the York County Sheriff's Office Detention division. The purpose of this position is to administer a variety of routine and emergency medical care, first aid treatments for inmate and staff as needed.

Work Schedule:

Compensation:  Pay Rate/Grade 115: $24.18 - $37.48 per hour. Salary is dependent on experience and education.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists nurses and physicians with exams as necessary: performs general nursing duties such as administering medications, collecting blood, urine and other body samples and vital signs, administering TST injections.

•  Performs assessments on inmates by doing the following tasks: initial booking, sick call and physicals.

• Attends training, meetings, seminars, etc. as necessary to enhance job knowledge.

• Charts all sick call contacts, assessments, physicals, doctors' calls, mental health calls, and dental calls.

• Administers medication as ordered.

• Prepares for and assists with doctor calls, mental health calls and dental calls.

• Responds to all medical emergencies involving inmates and staff.

• Performs lab draws and labs procedures as ordered by doctor.

• Keeps supervisor and officers informed of daily incidents and activities.

• Manages inventory of medical supplies and instruments.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Vocational or Technical Degree with an emphasis in Nursing.

• One (1) year of nursing experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Special Certifications and Licenses:

• Valid state driver's license is preferred.

• Must possess LPN License, CPR, First Aid, AED, and Pharmacy Technician certifications.

• May require additional professional or technical certifications as deemed necessary by management.

Physical Demands:

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

• Performs light to medium work that involves walking or standing virtually all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or skill, adeptness and speed in the use of the fingers, hands or limbs on repetitive operation of mechanical or electronic office or shop machines or tools within moderate tolerances or limits of accuracy.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment):

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

• Involves routine and frequent exposure to:

• Radiation; Disease/pathogens.

Americans With Disabilities Act Compliance

York County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  ADA requires the County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

Standard Clauses

May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays and emergencies (man-made or natural) to meet the business needs of the County.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

ESSENTIAL SAFETY FUNCTIONS

It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with established policies, procedures and safe work practices. Each employee must follow safety training and instructions provided by their supervisor. Each employee must also properly wear and maintain all personal protective equipment required for their job. Finally, each employee must immediately report any unsafe work practices or unsafe conditions as well as any on-the-job injury or illnesses.

Every manager/supervisor is responsible for enforcing all safety rules and regulations. In addition, they are responsible for ensuring that a safe work environment is maintained, safe work practices are followed and employees are properly trained.