Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse
Location: TutwilerMS


Shift:

- 12 Hour Shift could be days or nights depending on facility needs.
Duration:

- 13 week with possible extension

The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for the performances 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.

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.