Licensed Practical Nurse - SCJ

Job DetailsJob Location: SCJ - Bushnell, FL 33513Position Type: Per Diem

Job Summary 

The role of the Licensed Practical Nurse is to work as a member of the corrections health care team by demonstrating knowledge for assisting in the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Under the supervision of the RN(s), directs and guides patient teaching and activities that commensurate with his/her education and demonstrated competencies 

Qualifications and Requirements 

Ability to use the nursing process, as evidenced by physical and psychosocial observation skills. 

Communication and interpersonal skills,  

Problem-solving and clinical judgment.  

Maintain patient confidentiality.  

Spanish fluency is desirable, but not essential. 

Must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance.  

Education: Graduation from an accredited LPN program. 

License:  

Current Florida LPN/LVN license 

Current BLS Certificate from an accredited AHA or American Red Cross provider 

Confidentiality: Demonstrates knowledge and full understanding of HIPPA patient privacy rights. Maintains confidentiality of all medical, financial, and other sensitive materials and information in printed, electronic, or verbal form, which may jeopardize the privacy of patients and/or employees. Accesses and uses the minimum necessary patient identifiable information to perform job responsibilities and duties and only for authorized purposes. 

Work Environment: The nurse works in a medical environment, which is generally indoors in a climate-controlled environment. The working environment may change somewhat between locations. This job is performed in a correctional facility. Employees are exposed to some level of risk and/or harm by inmates including exposure to blood borne pathogens. Employee is expected to work in accordance with all security rules and regulations to minimize the risk of danger and/or harm to themselves or other employees. Nurses will be assigned a home location, however, location assignments will change from time to time and the nurse must be able to cover at any location, as assigned, either temporarily or on a long-term basis. 

Essential Functions 

Have strong mental acuity to tolerate verbal and mental communications from inmates and maintain a professional demeanor. 

Ability to respond quickly to emergency situations within the correctional unit.  

Delivers nursing care in a manner that minimizes the risk of transfer of infection by using approved infection and control guidelines. 

Performs emergency and rescue response functions:  As a result of emergency codes and drills held without notice to medical emergencies at the facility including maximum security areas.  

Performs the following assessments and health care services; Neurology, Cardiovascular, Pulmonary, Endocrine and Metabolic, Gastrointestinal, Renal and Genitourinary, Psychiatric Disorders, blood draws and IV therapy, care routines, infection control, and wound management. 

Performs testing/procedures per provider orders such as EKGs, ear irrigation, dressings, ace wraps, and nebulizer treatments. Performs phlebotomy/lab tests according to lab policy and procedure. 

Conducts sick calls. 

Maintains clinical competency and exhibits professional growth and development. 

Reporting unusual incidents, identifying breaches of security, and adhering to security protocol. 

Under supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), assists in the assessment of the physical, psychological, and social dimensions of patients in the Health Care Unit and, as necessary, in the housing units.  

Implements individualized treatment programs as directed by the Health Care Clinician.  

Count controlled substances, syringes, needles, and sharps at the beginning of each shift with another staff member and sign count logs.  

Implements clinical and technical aspects of care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and protocols. Intervenes with proper safety techniques, procedures, and standard precautions.  

Responds to a code or health emergency within standard guidelines.  

Implements medical plan through administering medications in accordance with Health Care Clinician’s orders and protocols:  

Administers medications according to proper techniques and procedures including IV therapy (when certified) and all other approved routes of administration.  

Uses pharmacy knowledge and available resources to include drug reaction and overdose in administration of medications.  

Implements medical plans through obtaining diagnostic tests in accordance with Health Care Clinician’s orders and protocols:  

Obtains body fluid specimens and performs EKG’s using proper techniques and procedures.  

Communicates information to ancillary departments using established referral process.  

Assists the Health Care Clinician in medical or minor surgical procedures as necessary and/or requested to meet individual needs of patients.  

Implement nutrition and therapeutic diet plan through proper techniques and procedures as ordered by Health Care Clinicians.  

Document nursing encounters using the SOAP form of charting as required by policy and procedure maintaining a commitment to legal accountability. 

Resolves patient issues as appropriate – notifies appropriate supervisor if unresolved. 

Inventory, order and restock supplies as needed. 

Recognizes signs/symptoms and/or patient changes and notify Clinician. 

Measures and documents the patient’s primary problems, including vital signs, basic labs, psycho-social history, and medications to prepare the patient for examination by the provider, anticipating the need for required supplies and equipment. 

Participates as part of the care team with efficient communication among team members.  

Review patient charts and notify the provider of lab and radiology results outside abnormal parameters. 

Provides patient education to clients utilizing the electronic medical record. 

Washes and prepares instruments for sterilization. 

Exhibits punctuality and dependability in attendance and work habits. 

Performs other related job duties as required. 

Compliant with Company Mission and Vision Statements  

Physical Requirements 

Continuous use of corrected vision, depth perception, wide field of vision, and color. Also, the job will demand continuous use of olfactory, auditory, and tactile senses. 

This position is highly active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and stooping all day.  

This employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 25 pounds. 

Must be able to lift, carry and handle equipment, supplies, and other work site materials according to position requirements. 

Must possess general good health and retain sufficient stamina, agility, visual and auditory acuity necessary to perform all duties of the position. 

Must be alert at all times; pay close attention to details. 

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