LPN / LVN - Correctional Health

Licensed Practical Nurse

Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities for performing technical direct and indirect nursing care in a medical clinic under the supervision or direction of a registered nurse, licensed physician, or dentist. This includes taking temperatures, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure, along with various other technical nursing tasks in providing health care to patients.

Typical Functions:

• Performs nursing procedures or specialized functions in accordance with knowledge, skills, and licensure.
• Participates in evaluating responses to interventions.
• Assists in assessing, reporting, and recording the health status of patients in various settings.
• Participates in developing and implementing appropriate aspects of a plan of care.
• Administers medications as ordered.
• Reports appropriate patient information to the supervisor or an appropriate health team member.

Level Descriptor:

Level I: This is the basic level of the job family where employees perform routine entry-level tasks under close professional supervision and in a training status to build their skills in providing nursing care as a licensed practical nurse.

Level II: This is the career level of this job family where employees are assigned responsibility for performing a full range of nursing assignments as a licensed practical nurse. They perform nursing tasks at the full performance level in providing care to patients. Responsibilities will include providing guidance and training to others in completing routine nursing tasks and activities.

Requirements:

All health care staff shall be required to complete online training prior to assignment. The time spent in the training session will not be billable. The online training provides required in-service training for temporary medical suppliers to work in the facility. Documentation of completed training shall be provided to the Nurse Manager prior to assignment of temporary health care personnel.

Education and Experience:

Level I: Education and Experience requirements consist of possession of a valid permanent license as a licensed practical nurse as approved by the Board of Nursing or a license recognized by the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).

Level II: Education and Experience requirements consist of possession of a valid permanent license as a licensed practical nurse as approved by the Board of Nursing plus one year of practical nursing experience, or a license recognized by the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) plus one year of practical nursing experience.

Special Requirements:

Some positions may require that applicants be willing and able to fulfill all job-related travel normally associated with the position.