LPN- Part time

Job Description Complete periodic health appraisals to both patients and staff according to DOC policy Conduct a health clinic for patients in order to identify significant medical, mental health and/or dental issues, determine appropriate nursing interventions and make referrals as needed. Physical examination of all reported patient injuries/illness which may also include staff. Document required visits to patients in segregated status. Maintain DOC electronic health records consistent with appropriate standards. Maintain an ongoing awareness of patients with potential for self-destructive behavior. Assess patients to identify appropriate mental health nursing interventions. Collaborate with members of an inter-disciplinary health team to plan, implement, coordinate, and evaluate patient care. Communicate as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team. Working with mental health staff an -patients mental health concerns/issues. Respond to all medical emergencies and provide emergency health care by assisting the RN Complete discharge summaries on patients scheduled to leave. Practice nursing following State board practice standards for Licensed Practical Nurse. Assist the medical practitioner, dentist, psychiatrist as needed, providing accurate, precise communications, and hands-on delivery. Transcribe and note practitioner orders electronically. Organizes and coordinate services through daily schedules of appointments and clinic visits. Must be able to speak, write and follow instructions in the English language Complete lab services, including phlebotomy and EKG's as ordered. Assist with telemedicine and x-ray services. Complete central supply tasks of cleaning, packaging, and sterilizing medical supplies. Job Description This part-time position will assist the Registered Nurse in providing health services for the general patient population to meet applicable policies and standards by: Complete periodic health appraisals to both patients and staff according to DOC policy Conduct a health clinic for patients in order to identify significant medical, mental health and/or dental issues, determine appropriate nursing interventions and make referrals as needed. Physical examination of all reported patient injuries/illness which may also include staff. Document required visits to patients in segregated status. Maintain DOC electronic health records consistent with appropriate standards. Maintain an ongoing awareness of patients with potential for self-destructive behavior. Assess patients to identify appropriate mental health nursing interventions. Collaborate with members of an inter-disciplinary health team to plan, implement, coordinate, and evaluate patient care. Communicate as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team. Working with mental health staff an -patients mental health concerns/issues. Respond to all medical emergencies and provide emergency health care by assisting the RN Complete discharge summaries on patients scheduled to leave. Practice nursing following State board practice standards for Licensed Practical Nurse. Assist the medical practitioner, dentist, psychiatrist as needed, providing accurate, precise communications, and hands-on delivery. Transcribe and note practitioner orders electronically. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Iowa - Executive Branch