Licensed Practical Nurse

Overview

Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) deliver care to inmate patients utilizing the nursing assessment protocols in assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation, in accordance with established philosophy. LPNs collaborate with the Registered Nurse to ensure effective patient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes.

FT Day: 7 am-7:30 pm w/ every other weekend

• Performs assessments of inmate patients in a variety of settings within the institution such as: initial intake area, health care unit for sick, emergency situations on housing units, chronic care clinics, and medical units.
• Collaborates with primary care providers and other health care providers to ensure continuity, timeliness, and appropriateness of care to inmate patients
• Coordinates and/or administers medication, therapeutic agents, and treatments, to inmate patients
• LPNs also ensure Medical Record documentation is in SOAP format, problem-oriented, and corresponds to the therapeutic order. Ensures all documentation is timed, legible, and signed
• Promotes a culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation, and prevention.
• Maintains competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and developments in related scope of job role or practice.
• Reports reactions to treatments and medications, as well as changes in the inmates’ emotional or physical condition
• Provides inmate patient education and/or discharge planning
• Records all care information concisely, accurately, and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format, and on the appropriate forms
• Promotes a therapeutic environment to ensure inmates are treated in a professional, ethical, and tactful manner
• Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on the assignment setting
• Adheres to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and NCCHC standards and/or standards from other accrediting bodies.
• Maintains an active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

• Excellent critical thinking and assessment skills
• Ability to make decisions independently
• Assertive, empathetic, and able to provide care objectively
• Strong interpersonal communication and customer service skills
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to command the respect and confidence of inmates and staff; and philosophically committed to the objectives of the facility.

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing program
• Current, unrestricted license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the state the facility is located (maintain a current copy of the license on file at the facility at all times)
• At least one (1) year of LPN experience
• Previous correctional health care experience preferred.

• Provides a positive and professional representation of CFG Health Systems, LLC.
• Participates in ongoing quality improvement activities.
• Completes required orientation as directed by the facility
• Follows facility and OSHA safety rules and procedures while on assignment
• Adheres to infection control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.
• Maintains correctional facility standards for a clean patient environment to maintain a positive patient care experience.
• Follows facility and CFG Health Systems Occurrence Protocol
• Upholds HIPAA and PREA regulations
• Punctual and dependent on assigned/confirmed shifts
• Maintains security clearance for the assigned facility

• Ability to pass all required health and other screening tests.
• May be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays
• On-call duty may be required (available to work on short notice).

• May regularly be required to stand, sit, walk, reach, bend, kneel, crouch, or stretch, for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to communicate and understand written and verbal communication.
• The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Entry level

Full-time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care