LPN Site Coordinator Full-Time Day Shift -Elmore County

QCHC•Wetumpka, AL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Site Coordinator provides for inmate medical care directly under the supervision of the Responsible Physician. The Site Coordinator is responsible for coordination, management, and evaluation of all clinical nursing operations for designated site with a direct reporting relationship to Regional Director of Nursing. He/she is responsible for ensuring all operations follow contract requirements, QCHC policies & procedures, and nursing standards of care.

Requirements

Valid License to practice nursing as an LPN in the current state
Current CPR
Minimum of 1-2 years of nursing experience in a healthcare setting
One year of experience in correctional healthcare preferred

Responsibilities

Ensure nursing coverage is provided for site in congruence with contractual requirements.
Foster support and cooperation with jail staff and administration to promote teamwork and fulfillment of QCHC’s mission.
Utilize QCHC manuals, policies, and procedures to guide treatment of inmates and appropriate actions with nursing staff.
Ensure daily nursing task are completed within prescribed timeframe.
Assist the Medical Director/Director of Nursing in pharmacy utilization reviews.
Assist the Director of Nursing in evaluation of the following on an annual basis and as needed: Orientation Program, Competency Evaluations, Ongoing Education, CQI program and Annual Review.
Participate in the development of new and/or revised nursing policies and procedures.
Identify equipment and capital equipment needs and submit request to corporate.
Formulate and submit weekly and monthly reports to corporate.
Attend ALL mandatory meetings.
Respond and intervene to all emergency situations.
Conduct Patient Intake paperwork.
Verify and obtain orders for patient medication.
Conduct Sick Call clinic.
Administer medications in accordance with nursing standards and correctional regulations.
Complete ordered treatments, and collect ordered labs.
Assist provider with Chronic Care Clinic.
Monitor for and report changes in patient's condition.
Accurately document all patient information, nursing care and interventions.
Maintain patient confidentiality.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.