Licensed Practical Nurse (Travel)/ Nashville, TN (Onsite)- 3+ months Contract

Licensed Practical Nurse (Travel)

Location: Nashville, TN (Onsite)

Duration: 3+ months Contract

Job Description:

DAY SHIFT

The LPN filling this position is expected to maintain a professional and positive attitude. This person should be able to diffuse situations and report information appropriately.

This LPN will work in a corrections facility, so correctional or similar experience preferred.

Correctional nursing is a growing specialty that's evolving to meet the needs of incarcerated populations in a variety of settings.

People who are incarcerated need compassionate nurses to address medical and mental healthcare needs and serve as advocates.

Nursing is built on the foundation of caring for each patient as a whole, and correctional nursing provides a unique opportunity to provide that care to a vulnerable population.

Must have a registered Licensed Practical Nurse license with a minimum of 1 year experience. Supervision aspects include: Communicates with outside departments, including answering questions and providing teaching as needed. Attends scheduled departmental meetings to keep the Healthcare department involved and aware of issues with the other departments, Provides and supervises orientation to new Healthcare department employees and new teaching to current Healthcare department employees. Prepares staff nurse schedule and communicates to vendors. Helps to resolve scheduling conflicts and manage staff needs. Solely responsible to take after hours call ins and find nursing staff to maintain Healthcare coverage as required by the facility. Frequently comes into work or stays late to cover the vacancies. Works very closely with physicians. Preparing Healthcare records for physicians clinic visits. Making sure physician's orders are transcribed and followed through upon to ensure the Healthcare needs of the adolescents are taken care of. Healthcare Supplies: Checks and maintains supplies needed for the Healthcare department. Compliance: Maintains records and other documentation to ensure that Healthcare clinic remains in compliance at all times.