Corrections LPN

ATC Oakland County•Mount Clemens, MI

9d•Onsite

About The Position

ATC Healthcare is seeking experienced Licensed Practical Nurses to provide care and care coordination for youth housed at the Michigan Youth Treatment Center (MYTC) in Mt. Clemens, Michigan. The role is in a psychiatric/detention setting and includes nursing assessments, referrals for medical evaluation, medication dispensing, and monitoring medical compliance. The LPN must support the use of the three FDA-approved medications for treating opioid use disorder, communicate verbally and in writing, use an electronic record, and maintain confidentiality under HIPAA. Care must be provided in a nonjudgmental and nondiscriminatory manner that respects cultural diversity, age appropriateness, patient autonomy, rights, and dignity. The schedule is 1 p.m.–9 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m.–8 p.m. on weekends. Compensation is $46 per hour. The employee reports to the franchise owner/manager or designee and to client supervisors and managers.

Requirements

At least one year of experience.
Graduation from an accredited nursing program at the Practical Nurse level, as required by the contract.
An active, current, unencumbered nursing license in the state of practice.
Pass a criminal background check, Central Registry Check, and other required documentation checks.
Complete background screening as required by the contract, including OIG, SAM, OFAC, and NSO screening.
Current American Heart Association health provider CPR at the BLS level.
Provide a Hepatitis B statement or declination in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030(f)(2).
Complete tuberculosis screening, including an initial baseline TB test before placement; some facilities may require a two-step PPD within the preceding 12 months or contract timeframe. A Quantiferon Gold or T-spot test may be used instead of a TB skin test.
Complete drug screening and any additional credentials required by the contract.
Be able to read medical equipment and documents.
Be able to communicate verbally and in writing and utilize an electronic record.

Responsibilities

Comply with ATC Healthcare Services policies and procedures.
Comply with client policies and procedures.
Maintain records and prepare reports and correspondence.
Complete nursing assessments.
Refer individuals for medical evaluation as needed.
Dispense medications and monitor medical compliance.
Support the three FDA-approved medications used to treat opioid use disorder.
Communicate verbally and in writing and use an electronic record.
Maintain confidentiality regarding patients, families, client facilities, and staff in accordance with HIPAA.
Provide care in a nonjudgmental and nondiscriminatory manner that considers cultural diversity and age appropriateness and preserves autonomy, rights, and dignity.
Perform other duties as assigned.