Licensed Practical Nurse: Lunenburg Correctional Center
About The Position
LPNs provide evidence-based nursing care utilizing the nursing process, principles, practices and techniques of general nursing care as determined by Standards of Practice under the direction of a Registered Nurse. They screen for sick call, administer medications, and provide first aid and basic life support to patients and employees as needed. The role involves maintaining open lines of communication with security and treatment staff, providing input and feedback to assist the facility provider in organizing a treatment plan, and recording all pertinent information into the medical record. Interaction with other departments is also a key aspect, as is promoting continued competence through education/certification with a focus on correctional nursing. Nurses must be able to work assigned hours, days, and locations, and be capable of providing coverage as needed to meet institutional needs. Assignments to other duties or locations may be necessary to meet the clinical and administrative needs of the Department.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- Must possess and maintain a valid unrestricted Virginia Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) license issued by the board of nursing or a multi-state compact license (if you are a recent graduate of a nursing program in VA and not licensed, the NCLEX-PN exam must be scheduled at the time of application)
- Working knowledge of principles, practices and techniques of practical or general nursing care
- Demonstrated ability to screen complaints of physical ailments and refer necessary cases to other medical professionals
- Ability to maintain appropriate documentation, provide first aid, and carry out providers’ orders in applying treatments
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions and to administer practical nursing care
- Certified Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers with current certification through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) is required upon hire
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in a Corrections or Law enforcement environment
- Experience or related training in delivery of general nursing and emergency medical care
Responsibilities
- Provide evidence-based nursing care utilizing the nursing process, principles, practices and techniques of general nursing care as determined by Standards of Practice under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
- Screen for sick call, administer medications, and provide first aid and basic life support to patients and employees as needed.
- Maintain open lines of communication with security and treatment staff while providing input and feedback to assist the facility provider in organizing a treatment plan.
- Record all pertinent information into the medical record.
- Interact with other departments as needed.
- Promote continued competence through education/certification with a focus on correctional nursing.
- Work hours, days and locations as assigned along with being capable and available to provide coverage as needed to meet institutional needs.
- Accept assignments to other duties or locations as necessary to meet the clinical and administrative needs of the Department.
Benefits
- $3,500 Sign-On Bonus or up to 10K Student Loan Repayment may be available for eligible new hires
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
