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Newton Correctional Facility Nursing Opportunity

Newton, Iowa is a progressive, family friendly community, a shining star of Central Iowa and a place to call home. Whether you're raising a family, starting a business or building a home, you'll want to get to know Newton. The community has many great amenities aside from excellent schools. America's Dutch Treasure", Pella lies just 23 miles to the southeast. Enjoy camping, boating, fishing and swimming activities at nearby Lake Red Rock, 20 miles south. Take in some fast-paced action at an Indy Car or NASCAR race at the Iowa Speedway, or visit the Sprint Car Capital of the World, just 25 miles south in nearby Knoxville.

At Newton Correctional Facility, we offer a wide range of career opportunities in various departments; Security, Treatment, Medical, Administrative, Business, Records, Maintenance/Trades, Warehousing, Food Service and other support areas. Come be a part of creating opportunities for safer communities. Under general supervision of a registered nurse or physician, performs practical nursing work; Provides direct patient care and performs nursing procedures including administration of medication and inter-muscular and subcutaneous injections and provision of prescribed emergency care; applies nursing knowledge and skills. Communicate as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team Working with mental health staff and patients mental health concerns/issues. Documents clients' condition and progress in appropriate records. Guides assistive nursing personnel in the provision of patient care and nursing procedures; participates in performance reviews and quality improvement programs. Knowledge of practical nursing techniques, procedures, practices and theory. Knowledge of physical illnesses, symptoms, treatment, and associated medical terminology. Knowledge of general practices applied to the care and safe operation of medical equipment. Ability to document care and observations in the medical record. Responds appropriately to supervision. Follows policy and cooperates with supervisors. Licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse by the Iowa Board of Nursing or licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact Administrator's Agreement of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing. The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.