EHS -Night Licensed Practical Nurse

Enhanced Health Solutions•Scottdale, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Enhanced Health Solutions, we pride ourselves in consistently holding patient care above all else. We are constantly striving to make a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, and employees. With over 20 years of experience working in the healthcare industry that our leadership team has gained through years serving our faithful clients nationwide, we have been able to provide unparalleled services. We are looking for exceptional agency Licensed Practical Nurses to join our team at Dekalb County Jail in Decatur, GA for both short and long-term contracts.

Requirements

Current state license as a LPN
Current CPR certificate
Proficient with electronic medical records
Ability to pass pre-employment Level 2 clearance to include background check and drug screen

Responsibilities

Provide holistic nursing care to patients in a correctional setting.
Assists health care providers, registered nurses and allied health professionals with examinations, treatments, special tests and routine procedures.
Obtains patient health history, laboratory specimens, vital signs and administers TB skin tests.
Conducts lab tests and ensures the results are delivered to correct physician or registered nurse.
Ensures patient is receiving proper care for injury or condition.
Reviews patient chart; records and reports observed symptoms, reactions, treatments, and changes in patient’s conditions.
Schedules and coordinates paperwork for patient transfers to medical facilities or outside health care providers; administers medications; implement healthcare practitioners’ orders and documents all patient contacts using the POMR format.