PRN Night Licensed Practical Nurse

Armor Health•Covington, GA

About The Position

Armor has an opportunity for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide holistic nursing care to patients in a correctional setting. The role supports health care providers, registered nurses, and allied health professionals with examinations, treatments, special tests, and routine procedures. The nurse gathers patient histories and clinical information, performs and coordinates care, administers medications, follows practitioner orders, and documents patient contacts using the POMR format. Armor describes its work as partnering with correctional organizations to improve health care outcomes and support patients’ holistic wellness. The company emphasizes embracing change, taking ownership, attention to detail, urgency, and collaborative, results-oriented work.

Requirements

Current, active state license as an LPN.
Current CPR certificate.
Proficiency with electronic medical records.
Ability to pass pre-employment Level 2 clearance, including a background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

Provide holistic nursing care to patients in a correctional setting.
Assist health care providers, registered nurses, and allied health professionals with examinations, treatments, special tests, and routine procedures.
Obtain patient health histories, laboratory specimens, and vital signs, and administer TB skin tests.
Conduct laboratory tests and ensure results are delivered to the correct physician or registered nurse.
Ensure patients receive appropriate care for their injuries or conditions.
Review patient charts and record and report observed symptoms, reactions, treatments, and changes in patient conditions.
Coordinate patient transfers to medical facilities or outside health care providers.
Administer medications and implement health care practitioners’ orders.
Document all patient contacts using the POMR format.