LPN Corrections

ATC Oakland County•Ypsilanti, MI

11d•Onsite

About The Position

ATC Healthcare is seeking an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse for a position at the Womens' Huron Valley Correctional facility in Ypsilanti. The Corrections LPN provides care and care coordination for incarcerated patients in a correctional setting. The shift is 12 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Compensation is $46 per hour. The role includes conducting nursing assessments, referring individuals for medical evaluation when needed, dispensing medications and monitoring medical compliance. The LPN must support the use of the three FDA-approved medications to treat opioid use disorder, communicate verbally and in writing, and use an electronic record. The LPN also maintains confidentiality and provides culturally sensitive, age-appropriate, nonjudgmental care that preserves patients’ autonomy, rights, and dignity. The position reports to the franchise owner/manager or designee and to client supervisors and managers. The work takes place in a correctional setting and may involve exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and other potentially infectious materials. Duties may vary by assignment and may change at any time.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited practical nursing program, as required by the contract.
Active, current, unencumbered nursing license in the state of practice.
At least one year of experience.
Background screening as required by the contract, including OIG, SAM, OFAC, and NSO screening.
Current American Heart Association BLS-level health provider CPR.
Hepatitis B statement or declination in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030(f)(2).
Tuberculosis screening, including an initial baseline TB test before placement at the facility; some facilities may require a two-step PPD, and a Quantiferon Gold or T-spot test may be used instead of a TB skin test.
Drug screening as required by the contract.
Additional credentials as designated by contract.
Ability to read medical equipment and documents.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing and use an electronic record.

Responsibilities

Comply with ATC Healthcare Services policies and procedures.
Comply with client policies and procedures.
Maintain records and prepare reports and correspondence.
Complete nursing assessments.
Refer individuals for medical evaluation as needed.
Dispense medications and monitor medical compliance.
Support the three FDA-approved medications used to treat opioid use disorder.
Communicate verbally and in writing and use an electronic record.
Maintain confidentiality regarding patients, families, the client facility, and staff in accordance with HIPAA.
Provide nonjudgmental, nondiscriminatory, culturally considerate, age-appropriate patient care that preserves autonomy, rights, and dignity.
Perform other duties as assigned.