Licensed Practical Nurse

Overview

This is the third of six levels in the Health Services series. Incumbents coordinate and administer health services for assigned populations, including administering medications, first aid, medical tests and vaccines; scheduling medical tests and procedures; maintaining records; teaching First Aid and CPR; planning and implementing health clinics; educating clients, the public, and staff; ordering supplies; completing reports; and ensuring compliance with applicable standards, rules, and regulations.

Incumbents may supervise staff.

• Provide medical care ranging from simple to complex, including emergency first aid, treating illnesses and injuries, administering vaccines, scheduling medical tests, performing urine screens, and dispensing medications.
• Prepare, file, and retrieve records, reports, and related documentation such as patient information and court papers.
• Coordinate and facilitate health‑related training sessions, classes, and certification courses.
• Maintain inventory, equipment, and supply levels; order supplies when levels are low.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.

• Psych LPN – In addition to core duties, provide psychiatric screening and assessments, coordinate psychiatric scheduling, manage Advance Practice clinic coordination, track treatments and tests for complex patients, and assist staff with emergencies and staffing needs.
• Float LPN – In addition to core duties, provide care in multiple care areas, including juvenile and adult inmates and employee clinic patients.

• Assist the Director of Nursing, Nurse Practitioner, and Medical Director with prioritizing and assigning work, conducting performance evaluations, ensuring staff training, maintaining policies and procedures, ensuring a safe environment, and making hiring and disciplinary recommendations.

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) with completion of Licensed Practical Nurse training and two years’ experience as an LPN, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Licensed Practical Nurse license.
• Preferred:
  Phlebotomy and IV certification.
• Valid Driver’s License as required by state law.

Must be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily.

• Nursing principles and practices
• Medical terminology
• Medical treatment protocols
• Medications
• Illnesses and diseases
• Training principles and practices
• Record‑keeping principles
• Inventory management principles

• Professional interaction with patients while maintaining confidentiality
• Providing health care services
• Assessing injuries and illnesses
• Scheduling and performing medical testing
• Performing blood draws, starting IVs, and administering IV fluids under supervision
• Dispensing medications under supervision
• Giving injections and administering first aid
• Preparing medical case files and histories
• Maintaining inventory
• Facilitating training sessions and participating in continuing education
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Psych LPN must be skilled in assessing injuries and illnesses, including use of psychiatric evaluation tools.

• Reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions
• Light work: up to 20 lb force occasionally, up to 10 lb force frequently, negligible force constantly; may require arm or leg control exertions greater than sedentary work
• Possible exposure to blood and bodily fluids

• Exposure to incarcerated adults with potential volatility or aggression
• Risk of electrical shock; occasional exposure to wet or humid conditions; high or precarious places; outdoor weather; extreme heat
• Moderate noise level

• Part‑time
• Full‑time
• Temporary
• Rotating shifts
• 12‑hour shifts
• 4/10s
• 9/80s
• 5/8s

• Vacation accrues from date of employment
• Sick leave accrues from date of employment
• Funeral leave, civil leave (jury duty), and military leave
• Paid holidays (list of holidays)
• Participation in Parochial Employees' Retirement System of La. (Plan
  
  A)
• Supplemental tax‑free retirement account via Nationwide Retirement Solutions (employee payroll deduction)
• Free professional help (Solution Counseling and EAP)
• Employee fitness allowance for facility membership (requires attendance)
• Health Connection onsite medical clinic with $5 co‑pay
• Basic Life and AD&D coverage with optional supplemental Purchase
• Vision program via Always Care
• Major medical insurance with family add‑on option
• Employee discounts on computers, wireless services, and mobile device repair services (optional)

This position is open to all qualified applicants and the employer is an equal opportunity employer.