Licensed Practical Nursing-LPN Full Time Night Shift

Licensed Practical Nurse - Full-Time 7pm-7:30am

Richland County Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center - SC - Columbia, SC 29209

Overview

Salary Range $44.00 - $44.00 Hourly Position Type Full Time Job Shift 3rd Shift Education Level 2 Year Degree Travel Percentage None Category Nursing/Nursing Support

Description

SUMMARY:

Our associates deliver a higher standard of business services to support medical care and behavioral health care. We maintain professionalism, integrity, and commitment as we solve problems and make lives easier.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Understands and performs work within the LPN's scope of practice

Timely and accurately plan and deliver nursing care to patients

Check and record vital signs, peak flows, blood glucose checks, weight, and other diagnostic tests on-site, when appropriate

Prioritize intake screenings (completed by correctional officers) for necessity and priority at sick call

Provide patient education on topics such as the correctional facility's policies and discharge planning

Administer prescribed medication, treatments and other tasks as ordered by the practitioner

Record information in chronic clinic and outcome study documents as indicated

Provide emergency first aid care, as appropriate

Report reactions to treatments and medications, as well as changes in the patients' emotional or physical condition

Collect and record data for CQI (continuous quality improvement) reporting

Record care information concisely, accurately, and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms

Collaborate and coordinate multiple medical services for diagnosis and treatment, as directed by the practitioner

Maintain and demonstrate working knowledge of pharmacology, including drug reaction/overdose

Maintain and demonstrate working knowledge of therapeutic diets and nutrition

Collaborate with the medical and security staff to coordinate on- and off-site medical services for diagnosis and treatment as directed by the practitioner

Utilizes Universal Precautions as a mechanism for infection prevention and control

Maintain patient confidentiality and HIPAA practices as required by government agencies

Notify supervisor of medical and security incidents

Present/participate in in-service education sessions

May be asked to cover shifts at other ACH clients' correctional facilities.

May be asked to train new hires and coworkers

Any and all other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Active nursing license in the state in which services are to be provided, in good standing

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; hands-on training

Excellent documentation skills

Knowledge of the LPN scope of practice

Benefits (Benefits eligibility is determined by employment status):

• Referral program
• 401(k) w/employer match
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Professional Development
• Paid Time Off
• Disability Insurance

Advanced Correctional Healthcare, Inc.