Correctional Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Up to a $4,000 Sign-On Bonus

CBH Medical•Madison Heights, VA

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About The Position

CBH Medical of VA is looking for highly qualified LPNs to provide direct patient care for incarcerated individuals at the Amherst Adult Detention Center.

Requirements

Graduate of a state or nationally accredited school of vocational nursing
Current and unrestricted Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the state of practice
Demonstrated knowledge and ability to apply nursing care principles
Ability to recognize signs and symptoms of mental illness, intellectual disabilities, emotional disturbances, and chemical dependency
Proficient in performing blood draws and administering PPD tests
LPN (Required)
BLS Certification (Required)

Nice To Haves

Patient care: 2 years (Preferred)
Medication administration: 2 years (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care
Assist patients with ADLs as needed
Accurately collect data pertinent to health of inmate including lab specimens, etc. Administer PPD prior to inmate receiving a complete physical examination by the facility’s qualified health professional
Support patient sick call within the limits of licensure. Record history, vital signs and gathers other appropriate data for utilization during physician’s sick call. Treat inmates with problems according to established policies and procedures and refer other medical problems to the appropriate clinician
Assist clinician with sick call or minor surgical procedures
Ensure physician/nursing orders are implemented. Use problem-oriented medical records system to chart using SOAP format
Assist with rounds in the infirmary (where appropriate), a minimum of once per shift and record nurse’s notes on all inmates. Identify symptoms, reactions and progress of patients on a periodic basis, chart and report problems to supervisor
Administer medications, including injections
Ensure prescribed medications are administered as ordered
Apply knowledge of drugs and therapeutics in dispensing medications
Maintain security while dispensing medications and be continually cognizant of the potential hazard of drug hoarding and trafficking among inmates
Accurately document all medications on the Medication Administration Record (MAR), including patient declines or patients off the housing unit at the time of the medication pass
Update the MAR as needed
Accurately review MARs at each medication pass, identify medications that require reorders or renewals, and that administered medications are signed for immediately
Assure medications are ordered correctly
Maintain neatness of the medication cart, medication room and other work areas, stocks as needed. Ensure that the medication cart is ready for subsequent medication passes
Maintain accountability for narcotic medications
Maintain accountability, destroy and properly dispose of all needles and syringes
Be knowledgeable of infection control guidelines and use good universal technique
Implement procedures for patient transfers to medical facilities, outside health providers, or transfer within the correctional system
Prepare regularly scheduled reports and special reports as necessary
Participate in in-service education, obtaining at least 12 hours annually
Encourages, participates, and supports safety program components including development, education, training, and communications regarding mandatory OSHA trainings and employee health and safety programs
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.