Corrections Licensed Practical Nurse

Overview

To better serve the community members currently incarcerated in our jail, the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office is looking to hire a Corrections Health Nurse to join their team. This person will provide standard nursing care to patients within the correctional facility, respond to day‑to‑day medical issues with each patient and to medical emergencies. It is important they be able to work within a correctional facility environment and treat patients with respect.

This role is also responsible for providing direct care and treatment to patients of the correctional facility, promoting health through education, and assisting in the operation of the health care unit as well as in the development, direction, coordination, and evaluation of services.

Salary: $30.61 to $41.13 per hour (Oregon Pay Equity laws applied).

Compensation

Note:

LPNs with an AA or BS degree from an accredited university, and those with verified translation abilities, are eligible for an additional incentive.

Hiring Bonus: $5,000.00

Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
• 11% County contribution to 401(k)
• County funded Health Savings Account (HSA)
• $40,000 County Paid Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Location:

Lincoln County Jail in Newport

A Corrections Health LPN will follow the six standards of practice:

• Assessment – Collect comprehensive data related to the health of the population served. Document assessment data in terms that are understandable to all involved in the care process.
• Diagnosis and Priorities – Analyze assessment data to derive a nursing diagnosis and priorities. Document diagnoses or concerns in a manner that facilitates the patient’s involvement in developing a plan of care.
• Outcomes identification – Based on the diagnosis the LPN will identify outcomes that are culturally relevant, health literate, based in evidence and attainable through local resources and policies. Document expected outcomes and measurable objectives.
• Planning – Develop and coordinate a comprehensive plan of nursing care to maintain continuity of treatment and develop focused plans of nursing care, including selecting appropriate nursing interventions and strategies, especially for patients with chronic medical problems or serious and persistent mental illness. Document the plan using health literate and culturally competent language that can be understood by the care team and patient.
• Implementation – The LPN oversees the implementation of the plan through treatment, case management, referrals to community partners, collaboration with community resources, health promotion and educates patients concerning diet, hygiene, long term effects of alcohol and drug abuse, and methods of prevention of disease. Implement the plan of care by administering medical and nursing treatments including giving medications, titrating medications, daily detox assessments and handling dressing changes;
  
  also monitors and evaluates vital signs.
• Evaluation – Apply ongoing assessment data to revise plans, interventions, and activities as appropriate for ultimate health outcomes for the population. Document changes to enhance effectiveness of interventions.

• Documentation – The LPN will document medical history including current medical problems, allergies, on‑going medications, and treatment of patients, using an electronic medical records program. All prescription drug use will be documented according to established drug record‑keeping practices in an electronic medical records program.
• Medication – Provides sound pharmacology dispensing practices, including drug identification, action, side effects, and proper dosage.
• Equipment – Evaluate and monitor medical supplies to ensure availability of appropriate supplies, accurate accounting, and secure storage. Operates equipment necessary for the provision of patient care, monitors equipment to ensure it is in good working condition, prepares equipment and assists physician and/or physicians’ assistants during examination and treatment, and maintains equipment for use.
• Emergencies – Respond to emergency situations and…