Licensed Practical Nurse: Buckingham Correctional Center #00039

DHRM•Buckingham, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) at Buckingham Correctional Center 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. Responsibilities include screening for sick call, administering medications, and providing first aid and basic life support to patients and employees. LPNs maintain open communication with security and treatment staff, provide input for treatment plans, and record all pertinent information in the medical record. They interact with other departments as needed and are expected to promote continued competence through education and certification, with a focus on correctional nursing. Nurses must be able to work assigned hours, days, and locations, and be available for coverage as needed to meet institutional requirements. 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 under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
Screen for sick call.
Administer medications.
Provide first aid and basic life support to patients and employees.
Maintain open lines of communication with security and treatment staff.
Provide 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.
Be 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.