PRN LICENSED PRACT NURSE Correctional Facility

Licensed Practical Nurse

Provides nursing services to incarcerated individuals, assists physicians and mid-level practitioners (providers) with patient care in conformance with the Licensed Practical Nurse Act. To perform all clinical functions in a county jail facility. Assisting the physician with treatments, obtain specimens from patients and process properly, maintaining medical information and filing/scanning, ordering and maintaining clinical supplies as needed, patient education, obtaining histories and vitals from patients, telephone answering and appointment scheduling as needed.

Prepares patients for provider visits according to approved policies and procedures i.e. reason for visit, history (past medical, family and social), symptoms, problems, weight, height, vital signs, medications, allergies. Administers medications/vaccinations to patients as regulated by the Nurse Practice Acts and as ordered by the provider. Reviews and updates medication lists identifying any possible ineffective drug therapies, adverse reactions, side effects, drug allergies and contraindicated medications. Assists physicians with procedures as requested. Notifies provider of testing results. Collects specimens as directed and performs limited lab tests on site as ordered by the provider. Maintains equipment and controls including refrigerator temperatures if applicable. Responsible for patient and equipment safety. Communicates and interacts effectively incarcerated individuals, physicians, peers and other health team members to maximize successful outcomes. Patient education. Assists in the facilitation of smooth patient flow. Maintains good communication with providers and coworkers. Assures adequate amounts of medical supplies and medications are available and stocked appropriately. Sterilizes instruments and instrument packs if applicable. Maintains inventory of pharmaceutical inventory and rotates stock to make sure oldest is used first. Also, checks expiration dates monthly. Assures nursing documentation in the medical records is complete including lot numbers for vaccines and samples. Performs administrative duties as requested. Maintains exam rooms and workstation and ensures cleanliness. Maintains the organized flow of nursing information and documentation. Documents are organized and available for use when needed. Schedule tests or procedures for patients as appropriate. Maintains medical information and filing and or scanning. Use of Meditech, Medisoft and Medisoft Clinical EMR. Follows appropriate chain of command for reporting issues such as grievances, patient complaints and staff issues. Demonstrates knowledge of emergency procedures. Assists physician with bedside minimally invasive surgical procedures Other duties as assigned.