Clinical Nurse, LPN-DC Jail

Unity Health Care.•Washington, DC

1h•Onsite

About The Position

Under the clinical supervision of the nurse manager, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is directly responsible for, but is not limited to, carefully and accurately obtaining vital signs and initial patient history, performing routine nursing procedures (i.e. finger stick blood studies, urinalyses, pregnancy tests, and venipuncture, when appropriate), and conducting patient intake. As a federally qualified health center, there is a commitment to serving traditionally underserved people in the community. Unity seeks to maintain facilities that are safe, sanitary and serviceable.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing School.
Licensed or eligibility in DC
One (1) year of experience in an ambulatory care setting, including experience with homeless or other special needs populations.
Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
Demonstrated proficiency with business software (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).

Responsibilities

Obtains vital signs and initial patient history.
Initiates the prescribed medical care plan on each patient.
Assists with obtaining consultations and referrals with other agencies (or appropriate delegations of these responsibilities).
Performs routine nursing procedures (i.e. finger stick blood studies, urinalyses, pregnancy tests, and venipuncture, when appropriate).
Administers and demonstrates immunization techniques and general knowledge of vaccination, where applicable.
Assists with clinical/medical procedures (i.e. pelvic exam, I&D, and wound care).
Records, in a timely manner, documentation of medication administration and/or treatment rendered
Provides patient and family education
Assures that adequate medications and supplies are ordered as appropriate to allow efficient health Center functioning.
Works and communicates with all of the staff to assure patient needs are met.
Other related duties and responsibilities