LPN/LVN - Corrections

LPN/LVN – Corrections

Under the supervision of a physician or registered nurse, performs nursing care duties in the assessment of the physical, psychological, and social dimensions of patients in the health care unit and, as necessary, in the housing units.

Takes vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure).

Applies and changes dressings.

Administers medications and injections.

Implements medical plans through administering medications and intervention in accordance with physician instructions.

Documents nursing encounters, patient response, effectiveness, complications, etc., and communicates information to supervisory personnel and physicians, in accordance with physician orders.

Observes, records, and reports symptoms, reactions, and changes in the condition of all patients.

1-2 years of recent experience.

Corrections experience preferred.

BLS certification.

Active state nursing license.