LPN LVN I/ Prn

Richwood Correctional Center•Monroe, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves providing essential health support services in a correctional setting. The LPN/LVN will assist physicians with patient examinations, record vital signs, administer medications, and provide basic wound care. The role requires maintaining a safe and organized environment, managing health records, and participating in ongoing training to ensure proficiency. The position also involves assisting in emergency situations and conducting initial and ongoing medical assessments.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
Current CPR certification required.
Must possess a license to practice as a professional nurse.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Nice To Haves

Experience in providing health support services in a hospital, clinic, or infirmaries is highly desirable.
Experience working in an institutional or residential setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists in sick call screening and physical examinations under the supervision of physicians and based upon the physician’s orders and protocols.
Records health care complaints and takes patient histories.
Takes and records necessary vital signs for patients.
Collects samples for laboratory examinations and issues routine medications.
Records treatment provided according to physician’s orders and protocol.
Assists physicians in providing emergency health services in life threatening medical emergencies, including suicide prevention.
Participates in the screening and primary management of providing health services to offender patients in confinement based upon physician’s orders and using physician’s protocols.
Maintains examination rooms and checks operational status of health services equipment and supplies to ensure secure, ready to use status.
Participates in continuing education and in-service training to maintain paraprofessional capability and proficiency.
Maintains health services records and prepares designated reports as required.
Conducts initial and ongoing medical examinations and assessments, documents results of assessments.
Gives injections, takes blood pressure and temperatures.
Prepares, administers and records medications.
Collects urine, draws blood and administers oxygen.
Cares for minor wounds (sterile techniques).
Performs other duties as required