LPN Licensed Practical Nurse PRN Night Shift -Hamilton County
About The Position
Under the supervision of the Site Administrator/Coordinator, the Licensed Practical Nurse provides nursing services to patients in a correctional environment. The LPN delivers nursing care as directed by the Physician and within the scope of the State Board of Nursing Practice for the LPN. This is a PRN night-shift position in Hamilton County, with a pay rate of $35 per hour and a $3.00-per-hour shift differential. The role includes responding to emergencies, conducting patient intake, administering medications and treatments, assisting providers, monitoring and documenting patient conditions and care, and maintaining patient confidentiality. The LPN also helps train and orient new personnel, follows QCHC policies and procedures, and performs other job-related duties as assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Requirements
- Successful completion of an accredited vocational/technical school.
- Current and valid LPN or LVN license.
- Current CPR certification.
- At least one year of clinical experience as an LPN in a healthcare setting.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience in a correctional healthcare setting is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Respond and intervene in emergency situations.
- Conduct patient intake paperwork.
- Verify and obtain orders for patient medication.
- Conduct sick call clinic.
- Order and maintain the supply of patient medication from the pharmacy.
- Administer medications according to nursing standards and correctional regulations.
- Complete and document ordered treatments, patient care, and ordered laboratory collections.
- Assist the provider with Chronic Care Clinic and provider sick call visits.
- Monitor, report, and document changes in patients’ conditions.
- Accurately document patient information, nursing care, and interventions.
- Ensure daily nursing tasks are completed within the prescribed timeframe.
- Maintain patient confidentiality.
- Assist with training and orientation of new personnel.
- Follow QCHC policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Malpractice insurance provided by QCHC.
- Matching 401K.
- PayActiv for early access to pay.
- Referral Program.
- EAP Program.
- FinFit for Financial Wellness.
- Working Advantage Discount Program.
- Holiday Pay.
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