Licensed Practical Nurse, Health Services Technician (Wilsonville) multiple positions
About The Position
The Health Services Technician provides clinical and emergency care and treatment to adults in custody at Coffee Creek Correctional Facility in Wilsonville, Oregon. The position performs nursing functions under the supervision and written direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), including treatment, medication administration, patient monitoring, emergency response, and documentation. The role also involves communicating with patients, providing health education, supporting nursing policies and procedures, and coordinating with professional and paraprofessional staff. The position requires working independently with little or no supervision in a prison setting, including contact with adults in custody who may become violent. Employees may work mandatory double shifts occasionally, walk or stand for long periods, climb stairs, and encounter hazards inherent in healthcare and correctional settings. Occasional local or in-state travel for training or meetings may be required.
Requirements
- Two 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 appointment, hold an Oregon Licensed Practical Nurse certification.
- At appointment, hold a valid First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Card.
- Knowledge of hygiene, sanitation, and sterilization procedures; microbiology and disease processes; the Nurse Practice Act and scope of practice; nursing practices and procedures; medical laboratory procedures; fundamentals of pharmacology, anatomy, physiology, and nutrition; and health-related resources for developing educational programs, articles, and resource documents.
- A valid driver's license.
- Pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility.
Responsibilities
- Provide wound care, including post-operative dressings, and maintain aseptic conditions.
- Recognize signs and symptoms related to disease processes.
- Conduct nursing procedures and treatments.
- Administer medications, identify adverse side effects, and notify an RN or physician as appropriate.
- Use routine clinical equipment, including stethoscopes, blood pressure cuffs, and oxygen equipment.
- Provide first aid and CPR.
- Perform phlebotomy.
- Assess the severity of emergencies using a triage format.
- Develop and independently implement a treatment plan for a life-threatening emergency.
- Delegate non-nursing duties to unlicensed staff and provide direction to them.
- Prepare accurate written documentation, records of nursing care, and patient progress notes.
- Monitor patients' conditions, including vital signs, intravenous fluids, and medication needs.
- Develop and deliver teaching programs 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.
- Perform EKGs and take appropriate referral action.
- Respond tactfully to patients who are combative or hostile.
- Communicate with patients about their conditions and medical procedures.
- Work effectively with professional and paraprofessional staff.
- Use proper body mechanics to safely lift and maneuver patients and medical equipment.
Benefits
- Family health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vacation leave
- Sick leave
- 11 paid holidays
- 21 days of paid military leave for National Guard and reserve components
- Optional short- and long-term disability
- Term life insurance
- Fully paid retirement program
- Oregon Savings Growth Plan
- Flexible spending accounts for health and childcare
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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