Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN

Responsible for observing inmate/offender/detainee behavior patterns; screening inmate medical requests; responding to medical emergency; performing triage; reporting infectious diseases to appropriate agencies/departments. Incumbent must also take vital signs, administer medications, inventory SHARPS; and manage chronic medical problems. Duties also include completing, updating, and submitting required reports/documents/forms.

• Observes, documents, and reports any unusual changes in inmate/offender/detainee behavior pursuant to FMJS requirements and in accordance with agency policies.
• Notifies designated persons immediately during an emergency situation, accurately describing the situation and location and providing additional information and assistance as needed.
• Assesses and determines the seriousness/nature of victims 'injuries in order to prioritize and classifies the order in which medical attention will be provided.
• Reviews the inmate's medical chart, coordinate and correctly completes all information as required on the inmate transfer summary form in accordance with agency medical facility policies and FMJS regulations.
• Oversees screenings of all inmate medical requests daily and makes the appropriate referrals pursuant to agency policies and applicable FMJS regulations.
• Conducts a sick call clinic, which includes correctly respond to and care for inmate medical needs and complaints within the 48 hour limitation pursuant to FMJS regulations and in accordance with agency medical facility policies
• Assists with clinic, psychiatrist, mental health, HIV clinic, labs, and x-rays.
• Documents and forwards all infectious disease results to the appropriate agency/department pursuant to state statutes.
• Logs and reconciles usage of all SHARPS in accordance with OSHA regulations, and agency medical facility policies.
• Prepares and administers inmate medications, while maintaining the security of the medical cart pursuant to agency medical facility policies.
• Measures inmates’ vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure and pulse without causing undue pain or physical damage to the individual, pursuant to agency medical facility policies.
• Responds to a declared medical emergency and provide the correct required medical attention pursuant
• Supervises, controls, and logs access to medical facility pharmacy keys in accordance with FMJS.
• Documents inmate medical history and performs a physical appraisals within 14 days of the inmate being booked into the detention facility pursuant to FMJS regulations and in accordance with agency medical facility policies.
• Utilizes narrative detailed medical record to accurately document all patient contacts in a timely manner.
• Reviews and countersigns diagnostic test results; and studies and forwards them to the appropriate practitioner for review and countersignature in accordance with medical facility practices and agency policies / procedures and applicable FMJS requirements.
• Provides for emotional and physical comfort of the patients while ensuring the safety of the inmates and preserving the security and integrity of the facility.
• Assists inmates with the activities of daily living with special attention to therapeutic significance and the overall well-being of the patient.
• Implements physician’s orders as directed, consistent with agency policies and procedures and medical facility practices.
• Provides information, advice and effective counseling/treatment to inmates with chronic medical problems such as diabetes, hypertension, cardiac disease and others as appropriate, consistent with agency policies and procedures and accepted medical practices.
• Utilizes appropriate infection control techniques and will operate all emergency equipment properly and in accordance with…