LPN Nurse

Job Description

Sign On Bonus $10,000!

For an exciting and fulfilling career in Correctional Healthcare, come join us at MEDIKO!

At MEDIKO our work is mission driven by our desire to help others. We are a privately-owned, correctional healthcare provider that offers compassionate, comprehensive medical and mental health care to the underserved populations of our communities.

We are hiring for the following:

Position:
Licensed Practical Nurse

Location:
Athens-Clarke County Jail

Shift: PM Shift

Sign on Bonus: $10,000

• Lead and coordinate shift activities of facility nursing and support staff
• Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines, MEDIKO and facility policies, and accepted nursing protocols and procedures
• Coordinate services with other patient care units/areas and provide nursing services and patient care as appropriate
• Monitor all off‑site referrals and provide case management services
• Prepare, monitor and coordinate the daily patient care activities of the unit to ensure all physician orders are implemented and all patient encounters are documented
• Assess physical, psychological and social dimensions of patients within the health care units and, as necessary, in the housing units
• Apply knowledge of illnesses, injuries and diseases using available resources in obtaining a health history and in the assessment process
• Participate in the screening, evaluation, assessment and care of the patients in intake screening, sick call, clinics and including segregation units
• Provide a written assessment of patient on admission, during confinement and on discharge, as requested
• Provide medical treatment as per licensing authorization and state and federal regulations
• Provide prescribed treatment, to include medication, to patients, as medically required and as prescribed through Physician or Physician Extender
• Summarize assessment data and make a triage decision which is documented and communicated to other patient care providers
• Plan individual treatment programs in accordance with treatment protocols and processes, as established by MEDIKO and the Medical Director
• Follow established referral process to appropriate health care providers, as necessary
• Administer medications, including IV therapy, in accordance with Physician or Physician Extender orders
• Provide various areas of medical care, as necessary or assigned, to include, but not be exclusive of intake/receiving screening, medical history, physicals, medical distribution and infirmary coverage
• Assist Physician and/or Physician Extender during examination and treatment; prepare equipment for such examination, as necessary
• Document medical history and treatment of patients in accordance with standard medical record procedures; document nursing encounters utilizing the Problem Oriented Medical Records (POMR) form of charting
• Assist the Physician in medical or minor surgical procedures, as necessary and/or requested
• Supervise and coordinate the work of Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses to ensure an efficient working environment
• Implement and monitor nutrition and therapeutic diet plan, as ordered by the Physician or Physician Extender using established therapeutic diet plan referral process
• Facilitate and participate in patient educational health programs
• Participate in continuing education and in‑service training to maintain professional standards, capabilities and proficiencies
• Participate in the orientation and training of new employees
• Comply with all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding privacy of patient medical information
• Participate in cost containment goals, standards, and activities
• Coordinate multiple medical services for diagnosis and treatment of patients, as directed by the Physician
• Attend facility and corporate meetings, as required or requested
• Uphold all rules and regulations governing patient confidentiality
• Maintain working knowledge of emergency procedures in the event of emergency or crisis situations and assist as procedures warrant
• Adhere to security standards for medications, supplies and equipment
• Ensure proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices
• Participate in CQI activities, if requested
• Follow time record procedures, as established by MEDIKO and the correctional facility
• Comply with Infection Control policies and procedures
• Oversee quality assurance and infection control activities and compliance to operational standards
• Participate in program development and implementation of operating policy and procedure
• Communicate clearly, effectively and constructively with all MEDIKO staff and all correctional facility contacts including detention staff and patients
• Assist other team members with their work, as necessary
• Promote quality assurance standards through thoroughness and completeness of tasks
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with patients, visitors, medical personnel and corrections staff
• Respect dignity and…