Licensed Practical Nurse - Correctional Health

Responsibilities

Under direct supervision assist the Registered Nurse – Correctional Health in the provision of nursing services by carrying out prescribed treatments including administering medications, injections, and/or immunizations and performing various diagnostic or preventive screening tests. Works collaboratively with the on‑site healthcare team and correctional personnel to perform job specific functions unique to the correctional environment and inmate population; and to perform related duties as assigned.

• Provide direct care to patients according to treatment plans, such as checking vital signs, monitoring blood glucose, dressing wounds, administering injections and oral medications, and any other ordered treatments within scope of practice; and monitor the status of mental health patients, making appropriate notifications and referrals.
• Collect (including venipuncture), prepare, and perform designated laboratory tests, such as blood tests, urinalysis, and other diagnostic tests as ordered.
• Order, administer and/or distribute prescribed medications as directed. Report and address medication issues, to include non‑compliance, missed doses, patient movement, and medications not received.
• Make immediate decisions in emergencies, summoning assistance as needed. Coordinate such decisions with on‑site custody staff, prepare emergency paperwork, call report to receiving facility, and make referrals to supervisors as directed.
• Participate in daily healthcare unit functions not already described, such as preparing transfer summaries, collecting and processing sick call requests, facilitating discharge process, packing discharge medications, and preparing for procedures; prepare written records and reports, update charts containing information on treatments, procedures administered to patients and observations regarding their condition.
• Clean and disinfect medical equipment, order and receive medication and supplies, and stock cabinets for oncoming shift; performing emergency equipment checks and completing narcotic and sharp counts.
• Assist in the assessment of nursing needs of patients by collecting and recording data in order to identify problems, symptoms, and physical, behavioral and psychological changes; educate patients and reinforce the instructions of nurses in use of medications and potential side effects, special diet considerations, brace and cast care, crutch walking, dressing changes, preventive health care and home safety.
• Consult with interdisciplinary health care team to coordinate treatment efforts for individual care plans; recommend changes in patient care plans to nurses and physicians based on patient observation.

(The work assigned to a position in this classification may not include all possible tasks in this description and does not limit the assignment of any additional tasks in this classification. Regular attendance according to the position’s management approved work schedule is required.)

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Completion of a practical nursing program approved by the Minnesota Board of Nursing.

One year of LPN experience.

Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Minnesota. Current CPR/BLS certification.

None.

You must attach an LPN license and resume to be considered. To verify a nurse license go to MN Board of Nursing and make a screenshot; the expiration date must be included and it must be valid.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications for this position will be forwarded to the hiring department/manager for consideration.

The names of all applicants who filed a properly completed application and passed the examination/screening process shall be placed on the eligible list for an employment opportunity as an LPN. This list will be certified to the appointing authority which may use this list to conduct interviews to fill a vacancy. Candidates will remain on the list for three months or until hired, whichever occurs first.

A notice will be sent to applicants at the time the eligible list is posted.

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