LPN Staff Nurse
QCHC•Ashland City, TN
•Onsite
About The Position
Under the supervision of the Site Administrator/Coordinator, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides nursing services to patients within a correctional environment. The LPN delivers nursing care as directed by the Physician within the scope of the State Board of Nursing Practice for the LPN. Day and Night Shift Available. Respond and intervene in all emergency situations. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Requirements
- Successful completion of an Accredited Vocational/Technical School
- Current and valid LPN or LVN license
- Current CPR
- Minimum of one year of clinical experience in a health care setting as an LPN
Nice To Haves
- One year experience in a correctional health care setting
Responsibilities
- Respond and intervene to all emergency situations
- Conduct Patient Intake paperwork
- Verify and obtain orders for patient medication
- Conduct Sick Call clinic
- Order / maintain supply of patient medication from pharmacy
- Administer medications following nursing standards and correctional regulations
- Complete and document ordered treatments, patient care, and collection ordered labs
- Assist provider with Chronic Care Clinic and Provider sick call visit
- Monitor for, report and document changes in patient's condition
- Accurately document all patient information, nursing care and interventions
- Ensure daily nursing task are completed within prescribed timeframe
- Maintain patient confidentiality
- Assist with training and orientation of new personnel
- Follow QCHC policies, procedures & guidelines
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
