Licensed Practical Nurse-Part Time -3rd Shift 7p-7:30a $44

Job Details: Job Location: Richland County Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center - SC - Columbia, SC, Position Type: Part Time, Education Level: None, Salary Range: $44.00 - $44.00Hourly, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: 3rd Shift, Job Category: Nursing/Nursing Support, 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: 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the 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