Registered Nurse (RN/LVN or LPN) - FMC-Lexington, KY

Overview Registered Nurse (RN/LVN or LPN) - FMC-Lexington, Federal Medical Center-Lexington, 3301 Leestown Road, Lexington, Kentucky 40511 Citizenship Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen. Clearance Requirements: National Background Check with Inquiries and Fingerprints, and Drug Screen. Type of Employment: Full-Time, 120 days from the day of award, with the option of extending it to an additional 120 working days, a maximum of 240 working days. Estimated Pay – LVN/LPN: $27.46 per hour. Estimated Pay – Registered Nurse: $32.57 per hour. Benefits Offered: Health/Dental and Vision. Paid Time Off per Year: Up to 80 hours per year, accrues from the day of hire. Sick Leave per Year: Up to 56 hours per year, accrues from the day of hire. Paid Federal Holidays: Eleven (11) Paid Federal Holidays. The Registered Nurse (RN) will assist in delivering comprehensive medical and nursing services in support of the Federal Medical Center-Lexington (FMC-Lexington). In this role, the RN will operate in multiple areas of the Health Services Department, including the Inpatient Care Unit (F-4 East and West), the Satellite Camp, the Central Clinic, including medication administration, insulin line, Special Housing Unit, and Receiving and Discharge. Working Hours The Registered Nurse typically works the following hours: Performance Period 1 — Optimal Coverage 36 Hours/Week per Nurse Hours per Day (Minimum): 12 hours (7 am–7 pm or 7 pm–7 am) Minimum Shifts per Week per Nurse: 2 shifts (24 hours) Attire The Registered Nurse is expected to wear professional, loose, mono-colored navy or black scrub uniforms while on duty. The contractor is responsible for providing scrubs and shoes. The attire worn shall also be appropriate for the correctional environment in which the BPA employee will be performing. Qualifications Provide proof of passing the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX). Graduate of an Associate of Science in Nursing or Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited institution. Possess and maintain a current, active, and unrestricted nursing license (RN or LPN/LVN) within the continental United States, its territories, or the District of Columbia. Certification in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for Healthcare Providers by the American Heart Association. Minimum of three (3) years of experience. Duties And Responsibilities Assisting the physician or advanced practice provider with procedures. Provision of ambulatory nursing care, evaluations, and treatments. Administration of medications to include pill/insulin line as directed. Triage screening of Adults In Custody (AIC). Performing venipunctures and blood/blood product administration on occasion. Assisting BOP staff with the care of inpatient AICs. Clerical duties, including documented reports upon completion of sessions in the AIC's medical records. Provide direct patient care services in accordance with legal, ethical, and institutional standards through evaluation and therapeutic treatment as ordered by Health Services clinical staff. Establish diagnostic impressions and request appropriate diagnostic tests and interpret results. Document all clinical encounters using the Bureau of Prisons Electronic Medical Record. Review all tests and procedures ordered within 24 hours of results or the next business day. Administer medication as prescribed (oral, nasal, inhalation, intradermal, subcutaneous, intramuscular, or intravenous). Obtain health and developmental history, record findings, and maintain medical records. Provide a wide range of emergency services, including primary care for trauma and lifesaving procedures. Serve as the primary provider for routine evaluations of new complaints, routine visits for chronic illness, and emergencies when clinically indicated. Manage the daily operation of the clinic and conduct daily sick calls. Possess knowledge of treating chronic health problems (e.g., hypertension, diabetes, asthma). Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality. Initiate emergency care as needed, according to community standards. Adhere to infection control policies and procedures. Provide basic first aid and guidance for common illnesses/injuries. Operate EKG and laboratory equipment. Understand common health conditions and the principles of emergency and chronic care. Compensation and Benefits Competitive compensation package. Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision options. Outstanding career growth potential. EEO Statement Fidelity Partners provides equal employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws (EoE). #J-18808-Ljbffr