Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Wise Medical Staffing

Location: Delaware,OH, USA

Date: 2024-12-03T09:07:41Z

Job Description:
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Wise Medical Staffing is Hiring!

Correctional LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)

Job Summary: The Correctional LPN provides comprehensive nursing care to inmates within a correctional facility, ensuring the delivery of high-quality healthcare services in a secure environment. The LPN collaborates with healthcare professionals to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care, while maintaining safety and security protocols.

Correctional LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) Key Responsibilities:

  • Patient Care: Deliver direct nursing care to inmates, including administering medications, performing treatments, and assisting with medical procedures.
  • Assessment: Conduct initial assessments and ongoing evaluations of inmates health status, documenting findings accurately.
  • Medication Management: Administer medications orally, parenterally, and topically as prescribed, while monitoring for side effects and ensuring adherence to treatment plans.
  • Health Education: Provide health education and counseling to inmates regarding medications, chronic diseases, and preventive care.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with a multidisciplinary healthcare team, including physicians, nurses, and mental health professionals, to coordinate care and address health needs.
  • Documentation: Maintain accurate and confidential medical records in compliance with facility policies and regulations, including electronic medical records (EMR).
  • Emergency Response: Participate in emergency response activities, including first aid and CPR, and assist in crisis situations as needed.
  • Policy Compliance: Adhere to facility policies, safety protocols, and legal regulations to ensure the security and well-being of both inmates and staff.

Correctional LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) Qualifications:

  • Current LPN license in the state of practice.
  • Previous nursing experience, preferably in a correctional or secure healthcare setting.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work in a diverse environment.
  • Knowledge of medical and psychiatric nursing principles, infection control, and safety practices.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Correctional LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance

  • Health insurance

  • Vision insurance

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