LPN Corrections

ATC Oakland County•Ypsilanti Charter Township, MI

12d•Onsite

About The Position

ATC Healthcare is hiring an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse to provide care and coordinate care for incarcerated patients at the Women’s Huron Valley Correctional facility in Ypsilanti. The position works in a correctional setting and has a listed shift of 12 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. The LPN reports to the franchise owner/manager or designee, as well as client supervisors and managers. The role requires graduation from an accredited practical nursing program, an active and unencumbered nursing license in the state of practice, and at least one year of experience. Required credentials and screenings include current American Heart Association BLS-level health provider CPR, applicable background and drug screening, OIG, SAM, OFAC and NSO screening, a Hepatitis B statement or declination, and tuberculosis screening. Other credentials may be required by contract. The LPN completes nursing assessments, refers patients for medical evaluation as needed, dispenses medications and monitors medical compliance. The nurse must support the three FDA-approved medications used to treat opioid use disorder, communicate verbally and in writing, and use an electronic record. The role also requires maintaining confidentiality and providing respectful, non-discriminatory care that accounts for cultural diversity and age appropriateness while preserving patient autonomy, rights and dignity. Other duties may be assigned and may vary by assignment. Work takes place in a correctional setting, with possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids and other potentially infectious materials. The role may involve reading medical equipment and documents and pushing carts and medical equipment. A physical examination may be required by some states or clients. Compensation is listed at $46 per hour.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited practical nursing program, as required by the contract.
Hold an active, current and unencumbered nursing license in the state of practice.
Have at least one year of experience.
Complete background screening as required by the contract.
Complete OIG, SAM, OFAC and NSO screening.
Hold current American Heart Association health provider CPR at the BLS level.
Provide a Hepatitis B statement or declination.
Complete tuberculosis screening, including an initial baseline TB test before placement; some facilities may require a two-step PPD, and a Quantiferon Gold or T-spot may be used instead of a TB skin test.
Complete drug screening as required by the contract.
Obtain additional credentials as designated by the contract.
Be able to communicate verbally and in writing and use an electronic record.
Be supportive of the three FDA-approved medications used to treat opioid use disorder.

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 concerning patients, families, client facilities and staff in accordance with HIPAA.
Provide non-judgmental, non-discriminatory patient care that considers cultural diversity and age appropriateness and preserves autonomy, rights and dignity.
Perform other duties as assigned.