Health Advocates Network is currently seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to work at a correctional facility in Smithfield, North Carolina. These are registry positions with our company.
Pay Rate: $45 / hour
*W2
Job Details:
2p-1030p 2nd shift 8 hours
Either 8-hr or 10-hr
Job Responsibilities:
Administer nursing care to ill, injured, or disabled patients
Monitor and report changes in patient symptoms or behavior
Communicate with collaborating physicians or specialists regarding patient care
Maintain accurate patient medical records
Provide companionship and basic care to patients
Administer prescribed medications to patients
Responsible for providing direct nursing care to patients, within the scope of practice to include, but not limited to, the following duties:
Screen, observe, and assess patients, provide basic wound care and personal care to patients.
Deliver routine respiratory therapy and other treatments.
Catheter and colostomy care.
Collect vital signs and specimens.
Prepare and administer medications.
Administer and interpret TB skin tests.
Observe and record pertinent patient information.
Respond to emergencies, and assist the Registered Nurse and Physician, as required.
Minimum Qualifications:
LPN licensed to practice in the Client
Conduct offender sick call 3 times per week as dictated by DPS Health Care Procedure Policy, or assist Unit physician with sick call when Unit physician is present
Conduct Restrictive Housing checks daily as dictated by the prison Unit Standard Operating Procedures.
Use approved DPS Nursing Protocols to treat minor injuries & illnesses which do not require a physician's attention.
Prepare & administer medications as per physician order.
Refer offenders to physician's clinics, or hospitals as appropriate.
Prepare medical records for transferring offenders, including following the policy & procedure for medication transfer in the DPS.
Provide offenders access to quality healthcare provided by competent healthcare professionals in a fiscally responsible manner.
Ensure proper organization & maintenance of health records in accordance with the prison Unit policies and the DPS Health Care Policies & Procedures manual, and assure that the prison Unit Healthcare Standard Operating Procedures are maintained in a current state at all times.
Ensure that all treatments & medications are fully documented in the patient's health record.
The Vendor's RNs may possibly assume charge responsibilities but only after they have been oriented to a particular facility area, however a DPS RN would always be available for consultation via phone or actual site location (contact number to be provided).
Obtain venipuncture blood samples/package specimens for lab handling
Must meet CPR training/certification requirements per contract (RFP19-013835-BET).
Preferred Qualifications:
Correctional experience preferred, but not required
If interested, please apply through this job post. You may send a copy of your most recent resume. If you have any questions, please feel free to call at (800) 928-5561 and ask to speak with Jessica Monday-Friday (08: 30 AM - 05: 00 PM PST).
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