Licensed Practical Nurse

We have multiple full-time and part-time 8 hour shifts available.

We are currently hiring for the following locations:

Essex County Correctional Facility in Newark, NJHudson County Correctional Facility in Kearny, NJ.

Job Summary:

In a team relationship with the Registered Nurse, the Licensed Practical Nurse contributes to the nursing process through on-going systematic data collection, assisting with the health assessment, recording observations, goal identification and patient health education.

Duties / Responsibility:

Patient Care Collaboration with Healthcare team Health and Safety compliance

Clinical tasks

Skills / Abilities:

Critical thinking and problem solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management and organization

Empathy and compassion

Physical stamina and strength

Adaptability and flexibility

Cultural competency

Ethics and professionalism

Performance Expectations:

In a team relationship with the RN supervisor, contributes to nursing assessment, care and planning

Initiates the admission process and assists with the identification of recurrent health problems, symptoms and behavioral changes of the patient

Collects pertinent data through observation, interview, other members of the health team and communicates changes in the patient condition to other patient care providers

Records all data obtained through assessment of the patient’s health record

Assists in the formation of a written plan Assists in identifying both short and long term timed, measurable goals with anticipated behavioral changes

Assists in setting priorities when planning care to meet patient needs

Assists with patient health care and participates in multi-disciplinary care conferences

Counts CDS Drugs and contraband, if required

Assists physician in minor medical/surgical procedures

Transcribes and posts all therapeutic orders generated by the physician

Initiates and documents prescribed treatments for nursing interventions in compliance with policy and procedure

Administers routine and/or PRN medications as ordered

Practices universal precautions when providing nursing procedures

Assists in maintaining a neat, clean and safe environment for patients and co-workers

Keeps patient information confidential and respects patients’ right to privacy

Keeps health team informed of observations and changing conditions of patients

Must maintain and show bi-annual proof of active state nursing licensure with a copy to be placed in the personnel file maintained by the RN Supervisor Will be neat in appearance and adhere to nursing code policy; shall wear a white lab coat Arrives promptly for scheduled tour of duty for verbal report from off-going shift

If requested by the RN Supervisor or Administrator, will present a doctor’s excuse if absent the day before or the day after a previously scheduled two days offWill notify the RN Supervisor if becoming ill on duty to notify him/her of the disposition

Submits request for vacation or special time-off in advance of the posting of scheduled time Arrange workday exchange in the same pay period with a comparable member of the nursing staff for the desired day off if the schedule has already been posted

After the agreement is reached, the Charge Nurse and/or the RN Supervisor are to be notified in writing by both parties of the desired schedule change agreement

All approved schedule modifications will be at the discretion of the Charge Nurse and/or the RN Supervisor Is cognizant and adheres to all security regulations of the institution

Adheres to assigned break and lunch periods

Remains at assigned post until properly relieved

Attends scheduled in-service programs and staff meetings

Maintains an active Hands-On CPR certification

All other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing Program Current, active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the state of practice

Current CPR/BLS certification

Knowledge of nursing principles, practices, and procedures

Ability to follow clinical protocols, physician orders, and regulatory standards

Strong communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills

Preferred Qualifications Previous experience in acute care, long-term care, behavioral…