Licensed Practical Nurse, CHS TGK, Per Diem

Jackson Health•Miami, FL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The PRM Licensed Practical Nurse performs advanced practical nursing work in the care and treatment of patients in an assigned area. The role includes varied nursing care assignments requiring advanced practical nursing knowledge and skills, with emphasis on specialized and more responsible patient-care duties, assisting physicians and nurses, and performing instructional tasks. The position is at Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center in either Operations or Behavioral Health, within Miami-Dade Corrections Health Services, which operates under Jackson Health System.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited LPN program.
Valid Florida LPN license.
Generally, 1 to 3 years of related experience.
Ability to analyze, organize, and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with critical thinking and professional composure.
Ability to understand and follow instructions.
Knowledge and skill in using job-appropriate technology and software applications.
Must meet and maintain current unit-specific and organizational skills, competencies, certifications, and licensures required by the nursing area.
A 30-hour IV training course must be from a Florida Board of Nursing-approved program or a participating compact nursing state.
AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification with at least 6 months of validity.

Responsibilities

Interview patients about current problems, medications, and allergies, and review medical records for pertinent previous and current information.
Keep patients informed about their medical condition and the treatment prescribed by a physician.
Participate in patient treatment regimens, including administering medications under the supervision of a physician and registered nurse.
Establish and document patient treatment regimens under RN or physician supervision and implement treatment as directed.
Perform routine immunizations, nebulizer treatments, visual acuity testing, and administration and reading of TB tests.
Assist with phlebotomy by identifying patients, checking requisitions, and preparing equipment, patients, and puncture sites.
Assist with IV setup by verifying solutions, evaluating infusion sites, checking IV function and patient comfort, and discontinuing IVs at the appropriate time as ordered by a physician and under RN supervision.
Maintain narcotics inventory after each tour of duty, maintain examination-room supplies, and prepare examination rooms at the beginning and end of the day and between patient contacts.
Perform office responsibilities, including answering phones, taking messages, and conducting triage within the scope of licensed practical nursing practice.
Facilitate and assist with coordination of patient referrals.
Participate in orientation and training of new personnel.
Adjust work pace as needed to maintain or improve patient-care outcomes and demonstrate commitment to service excellence.
Follow unit-specific policies and procedures as detailed in the unit competency checklist.
Use job- and unit-specific equipment as required.
Demonstrate service excellence and CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Expertise.
Perform other related job duties as assigned.