LPNs full-time Evenings Children's Detention Center

THE CASWOOD GROUP • Village of Fairport, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Caswood Group is looking for professional Licensed Practical Nurses LPNs to work at the Children's Detention Center in Rochester, NY.

We are looking for all Shifts. Full Time ONLY. Please do not apply if interested in per diem.

Must be able to work within a team environment, communicate well, and administer medication. Hours are evenings.

Requirements

• Unencumbered NYS LPN License
• Current BLS
• Drivers License
• Clean background check and drug screen
• 2 year min experience as an LPN

Responsibilities

• Administer medications to the children residing in the Children's Center as ordered by clinicians licensed in New York State (NYS) to prescribe medication. This includes following NYS and Federal regulations for medication administration; storage and handling;
• Obtain health histories and perform health assessments for children residing at the Children's Center;
• Assess, manage, and refer to outside agencies, children residing at the Children's Center with special health care needs;
• Perform nursing observations and/or assessments within the scope of practice;
• Perform ordered tests
• Review incoming medical summaries/reports and facilitate any necessary intervention based on this review
• Initiate, create and implement discharge planning for all children upon admission
• Participate in quality assurance activities
• Participate in staff meetings, as scheduling allows, in order to facilitate coordinated care for this population
• Provide detailed documentation of all care and communication

What This Job Offers

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