Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) RENS
About The Position
Personalcare Registered Professional Nursing P.C. is seeking dedicated and hard-working Licensed Practical Nurses to work in the medical department at the Rensselaer County Jail in Troy, New York. Nurses are involved in healthcare emergencies, physical health assessments, initial screenings, medication distribution, nurse sick call, and chronic care clinics. They also assist physicians, psychiatrists, and dentists. The role primarily involves providing comprehensive nursing care and ensuring relevant information is communicated to appropriate personnel. The nurse maintains, updates, and works with electronic medical records, ensuring they are secure. The position includes a two-week orientation period with on-the-job training and shadowing alongside nursing staff. Openings are available PRN.
Requirements
- Active LPN license in the state where the facility is located.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to multitask.
- Strong patient assessment skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Demonstrated clinical competency.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care and ensure relevant information is communicated to appropriate personnel.
- Maintain, update, and work with electronic medical records and ensure they are secure.
- Maintain accurate records of controlled substances, narcotics, and sharps in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.
- Conduct sick call and provide treatment for illnesses and injuries according to written protocols approved by the Personalcare Registered Professional Nursing P.C. Medical Director.
- Observe, report, and document patients’ symptoms, reactions, and progress, and participate in formulating the plan of care.
- Record, retrieve, and file medical information in inmate/patient medical records.
- Participate in healthcare emergencies, physical health assessments, initial screenings, medication distribution, and chronic care clinics.
- Assist physicians, psychiatrists, and dentists.
Benefits
- Standard benefits for full-time employees include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability options.
- Generous paid time off (PTO).
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Tuition assistance program.
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