Licensed Practical Nurse, Health Services Technician (Salem)

State of Oregon•Salem, OR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Licensed Practical Nurse, Health Services Technician (Salem) Oregon State Penitentiary – Salem, Oregon Oregon Department of Corrections About the Job – Your Role The Health Services Technician (Licensed Practical Nurse) provides clinical, emergency care, and treatment to inmates in a correctional institution performing nursing functions under the supervision and written direction of a Registered Nurse (RN). Providing wound care including post-operative dressings and maintaining aseptic conditions Recognizing signs and symptoms as they relate to the disease process Conducting nursing procedures including treatments Administration of medications, identification of adverse side effects, and appropriate notification of RN or physician Using routine equipment such as stethoscopes, blood pressure cuffs, and oxygen Providing first aid and CPR Phlebotomy Assessing the severity of an emergency using triage format Developing a treatment plan for a life-threatening emergency and implementing independently Delegating non-nursing duties to unlicensed staff and providing direction to unlicensed staff Preparing accurate written documentation, records of nursing care given, and patient progress notes Monitoring patient's condition including vital signs, intravenous fluids, and medication needs Develop and execute a teaching program on medical issues for inmates, residents, or nonmedical personnel Understand and apply statutes and regulations regarding patient rights and confidentiality Assist with writing Nursing Policy and Procedures Do an EKG and take appropriate referral action Respond tactfully with patients who are combative or hostile Communicate with patients regarding patient's condition and medical procedures Work effectively with a variety of professional and paraprofessional staff Use proper body mechanics to safely lift and maneuver patients and various medical equipment. This position is represented by Association of Oregon Corrections Employees, (AOCE). This position may be eligible for Police & Fire (P&F) benefits through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), as defined by statute.

Requirements

Two (2) years of experience in the care and treatment of physically ill or injured patients, including training and/or experience in pharmacy and medical laboratory techniques and procedures.
At the time of appointment, possess an Oregon Licensed Practical Nurse certification AND a valid First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Card.
A valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Hygiene, sanitation, and sterilization procedures
Microbiology and disease processes
Nurse Practice Act and the scope of practice as defined by personal license
Nursing practices and procedures
Medical laboratory procedures
Fundamentals of pharmacology, anatomy, physiology, and nutrition
Health related resources in order to research and develop educational programs articles and resource documents

Responsibilities

Providing wound care including post-operative dressings and maintaining aseptic conditions
Recognizing signs and symptoms as they relate to the disease process
Conducting nursing procedures including treatments
Administration of medications, identification of adverse side effects, and appropriate notification of RN or physician
Using routine equipment such as stethoscopes, blood pressure cuffs, and oxygen
Providing first aid and CPR
Phlebotomy
Assessing the severity of an emergency using triage format
Developing a treatment plan for a life-threatening emergency and implementing independently
Delegating non-nursing duties to unlicensed staff and providing direction to unlicensed staff
Preparing accurate written documentation, records of nursing care given, and patient progress notes
Monitoring patient's condition including vital signs, intravenous fluids, and medication needs
Develop and execute a teaching program on medical issues for inmates, residents, or nonmedical personnel
Understand and apply statutes and regulations regarding patient rights and confidentiality
Assist with writing Nursing Policy and Procedures
Do an EKG and take appropriate referral action
Respond tactfully with patients who are combative or hostile
Communicate with patients regarding patient's condition and medical procedures
Work effectively with a variety of professional and paraprofessional staff
Use proper body mechanics to safely lift and maneuver patients and various medical equipment