Licensed Practical Nurse-$3500 Sign on Bonus- Anderson County DC

Genesys Health Alliance LLC • Anderson, SC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for providing care for and treating detainees in a correctional setting. Correctional nurses administer both routine and emergency medical care and treat acute and chronic illnesses and injuries.

Requirements

• Requires graduation from a nationally accredited licensed practical nursing program.
• Current LPN licensure in the state of employment or ability to obtain license
• Current Basic Life Support
• Ability to obtain a security clearance, to include drug screen and criminal background check

Nice To Haves

• Correctional nursing experience preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Provide patient treatments such as blood pressure checks, glucose monitoring, weight checks, nebulizer treatments, etc. as ordered by a licensed medical provider.
• Ensure all referrals for consultation, treatment or resolution of problems are valid and applicable to the documented nursing plans.
• Administer ordered medications to inmates as ordered by a licensed medical provider and approved by the medical director and document administration as required by GENESYS HEALTH policy/procedure
• Carries out nursing care plans on inmates as prescribed or directed by ALP, Physician, and/or RN
• Ensure security of area and medications while administration is occurring; as well as keeping safety top priority.
• Complete initial and ongoing screening on detained individuals upon admission into a correctional setting
• Explain procedures and treatment protocols to patients

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision insurance plan options
• Supplemental plans- Life, Cancer, Accident and Short Term disability plans
• 401(k) matching (after 1 year)
• Paid holidays
• PTO- vacation, sick and bereavement

What This Job Offers

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