Licensed Practical Nurse

CFG HEALTH SYSTEM LLC • Mount Vernon, OH

5d • $35 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

In a team relationship with the Registered Nurse, the Licensed Practical Nurse contributes to the nursing process through on-going systematic data collection, assisting with the health assessment, recording observations, goal identification and patient health education. We have multiple full-time and part-time 8 hour shifts available. We are currently hiring for the following locations: Essex County Correctional Facility in Newark, NJ Hudson County Correctional Facility in Kearny, NJ.

Requirements

• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Communication
• Attention to detail
• Time management and organization
• Empathy and compassion
• Physical stamina and strength
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Cultural competency
• Ethics and professionalism
• Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing Program
• Current, active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the state of practice
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• Knowledge of nursing principles, practices, and procedures
• Ability to follow clinical protocols, physician orders, and regulatory standards
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in acute care, long-term care, behavioral health, or correctional healthcare
• Proficiency with electronic medical record systems (EMR/EHR)
• IV certification (if applicable and permitted by state regulations)

Responsibilities

• Patient Care
• Collaboration with Healthcare team
• Health and Safety compliance
• Clinical tasks
• In a team relationship with the RN supervisor, contributes to nursing assessment, care and planning
• Initiates the admission process and assists with the identification of recurrent health problems, symptoms and behavioral changes of the patient
• Collects pertinent data through observation, interview, other members of the health team and communicates changes in the patient condition to other patient care providers
• Records all data obtained through assessment of the patient’s health record
• Assists in the formation of a written plan
• Assists in identifying both short and long term timed, measurable goals with anticipated behavioral changes
• Assists in setting priorities when planning care to meet patient needs
• Assists with patient health care and participates in multi-disciplinary care conferences
• Counts CDS Drugs and contraband, if required
• Assists physician in minor medical/surgical procedures
• Transcribes and posts all therapeutic orders generated by the physician
• Initiates and documents prescribed treatments for nursing interventions in compliance with policy and procedure
• Administers routine and/or PRN medications as ordered
• Practices universal precautions when providing nursing procedures
• Assists in maintaining a neat, clean and safe environment for patients and co-workers
• Keeps patient information confidential and respects patients’ right to privacy
• Keeps health team informed of observations and changing conditions of patients
• Must maintain and show bi-annual proof of active state nursing licensure with a copy to be placed in the personnel file maintained by the RN Supervisor
• Will be neat in appearance and adhere to nursing code policy; shall wear a white lab coat
• Arrives promptly for scheduled tour of duty for verbal report from off-going shift
• If requested by the RN Supervisor or Administrator, will present a doctor’s excuse if absent the day before or the day after a previously scheduled two days off
• Will notify the RN Supervisor if becoming ill on duty to notify him/her of the disposition
• Submits request for vacation or special time-off in advance of the posting of scheduled time
• Arrange workday exchange in the same pay period with a comparable member of the nursing staff for the desired day off if the schedule has already been posted
• After the agreement is reached, the Charge Nurse and/or the RN Supervisor are to be notified in writing by both parties of the desired schedule change agreement
• All approved schedule modifications will be at the discretion of the Charge Nurse and/or the RN Supervisor
• Is cognizant and adheres to all security regulations of the institution
• Adheres to assigned break and lunch periods
• Remains at assigned post until properly relieved
• Attends scheduled in-service programs and staff meetings
• Maintains an active Hands-On CPR certification
• All other duties as assigned
• Provides a positive and professional representation of CFG Health Systems, LLC.
• Promotes a culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting, documentation, and prevention
• Maintains competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and developments in related scope of job role or practice
• Adheres to infection control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations
• Participate in ongoing quality improvement activities
• Completes required orientation as directed by the facility
• Follows facility and OSHA safety rules and procedures while on assignment
• Follows facility and CFG Health Systems Occurrence Protocol
• Upholds HIPAA and PREA regulations
• Punctual and dependable for assigned/confirmed shifts
• Maintains security clearance for the assigned facility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed