LPN - Corrections

Licensed Practical Nurse Opportunity

Are you a Licensed Practical Nurse looking for a fresh start? If so, we can help you! HANSTAFF is a nationwide healthcare staffing company that has partnered with correctional facilities across your state to help them find amazing nurses. We're looking for you to become a valued member of the healthcare team at our client's medical facility!

36 hours travel package weekly gross pay = $648. Local hourly rate (taxable) = $18. Weekly travel stipend non-taxed goes to the net pay = $833 (hotel-$560 meals-$273). Total weekly ($833 is not taxed) = $1,481.00 Feels like per hour = $41.13 $ 1437 div 36 hours = $41.13

Details

• Full time schedules
• Some weekends may be required
• 8 or 12 hour shifts available depending on the facility
• Contract position (flexible with shift availability is a plus)
• Nights 6 weeks auto offer possible 36/48 rotation. Social security card and driver's license required for facility clearance 36 hour guarantee

Job Summary:

The licensed practical nurse is responsible for the performance of basic nursing duties to include execution of physician orders, operation of pill call, operation of sick call, and assisting the physician in examinations and treatments and performs technical/clinical procedures within the scope of his/her license. Assists in the professional management of the facility medical department. Apply appropriate nursing skills in the care and treatment of inmates/residents.

Attend sick call with the physician to see inmates/residents; prepare a list of inmates/residents to be examined; prepare examining room and equipment. Operate pill call, dispense medication and document as required by applicable policies and/or procedures. Control medication, syringes and other medical supplies or equipment and inventory as required by established procedures. Perform emergency procedures as needed. Keep equipment and work area clean;

utilize appropriate sanitation methods. Document and report activities in accordance with established policies and/or procedures including medical file documentation.

Job Responsibilities:

-Assist supervisor with evaluating the provision of all medical services to prevent the inappropriate use of duplication of those services.

-Maintain absolute security and confidentiality of all medical records.

-Observe and record inmate/resident behavior.

-Inspect the medical unit for items that could be used as contraband by inmates/residents; securely store or safely dispose of supplies and equipment.

-Assist with preparing and maintaining a variety of standard narrative, statistical, summary and/or operational records, reports and logs, using appropriate grammar, to include filing, alphabetizing and labeling; review reports and records produced on the shifts; properly processes all reports and documents in a timely manner.

-Read, comprehend and interpret medical and technical procedures, governmental regulations, legal and non-legal documents, including the processing of such documents as medical instructions and commitment orders.

-Respond (via corporate counsel) to lawsuits; attend court hearings, when necessary; conduct research of charts; review status of inmates/residents with serious health problems for completion of all necessary intervention and treatment.

-Communicate effectively and coherently to administration, staff, inmates/residents, visitors and the general public, particularly in situations requiring tact, diplomacy, understanding, fairness, firmness and good judgment.

-Help evaluate and recommend physical safety requirements necessary to provide a safe working environment for both patients and staff.

-Facilitate, where applicable, NCCHC/ACA/JCAHO accreditation of the medical program by providing the required level of efficiency and approved, appropriate medical services.

-Help prepare and disseminate safety and accident reports as required by policies and procedures; take appropriate action in cases of serious and unusual incidents and emergencies.

-Escort inmates/residents or coordinate the movement of inmates/residents to and from different areas for medical treatment.

-Help initiate and complete investigations and inquiries…