LPN Licensed Practical Nurse -Morgan County

Basic Function and Scope of Responsibilities: Under the supervision of the Site Administrator/Coordinator the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides nursing services to patients within a correctional environment. The LPN delivers nursing care as directed by the Physician within the scope of the State Board of Nursing Practice for the LPN.

Pay Rate: $27/hour

Shift Diff: $1.50/hr for night shift only

Free CEU's* for Full-Time employees

Matching 401K* All employees, even PRN

Now offering PayActiv so you have access to the money you have earned before pay day!*

We have FT, PT, PRN, Weekends, Day Shift, Night Shift and Evening Shift available. We are adding new positions at the facility to provide better care.

• Respond and intervein to all emergency situations

• Conduct Patient Intake paperwork

• Verify and obtain orders for patient medication

• Conduct Sick Call clinic

• Order / maintain supply of patient medication from pharmacy

• Administer medications following nursing standards and correctional regulations

• Complete and document ordered treatments, patient care, and collection ordered labs

• Assist provider with Chronic Care Clinic and Provider sick call visit

• Monitor for, report and document changes in patient's condition

• Accurately document all patient information, nursing care and interventions

• Ensure daily nursing task are completed within prescribed timeframe.

• Maintain patient confidentiality

• Assist with training and orientation of new personnel

• Follow QCHC policies, procedures & guidelines

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Requirements:

Successful completion of an Accredited Vocational/Technical School

Current and valid LPN or LVN license

Current CPR

Minimum of one year of clinical experience in a health care setting as as LPN.

One year experience in a correctional health care setting is preferred.

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