Practical Nurse (Licensed Practical Nurse)

Duties

Helps. Provides a range of standard patient care under the guidance of a supervisory clinical nurse. Assists with cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Provides first aid and assists with providing emergency medical care to inmates injured in fights and/or accidents. Administers and documents medications accurately according to policy/procedure and physician orders. Assigned to rotating shifts and patient care units. Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.