LPN - Correctional Facility- St. Martin Parish- PRN

Ochsner Health • Breaux Bridge, LA

5d

About The Position

This job provides care to inmates at the assigned correctional center within the framework of the Licensed Practical Nurse Act. The LPN demonstrates professional responsibilities with a deputy present and is responsible for their own practice. The role requires one year of relevant experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, a current LPN license in the state of practice, and American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. The position requires organizational and time-management skills, good judgment, interpersonal skills, the ability to maintain confidential information, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.

The role is performed in a patient-care environment and routinely involves exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, communicable diseases, and potentially hazardous medications or waste. Physical demands include frequently exerting 10 to 20 pounds of force and occasionally exerting up to 100 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of relevant experience.
• Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the state of practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills; ability to work independently and demonstrate good judgment.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with and maintain confidential information.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including frequently exerting 10 to 20 pounds of force and occasionally exerting up to 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Administers medication to inmates.
• Obtains medical history for new inmates.
• Assesses new symptoms in triage.
• Treats symptoms based on physician protocol.
• Provides simple wound care as needed.
• Adapts behavior to the patient population, including respecting privacy, introducing themselves appropriately, explaining services or procedures, requesting permissions, and adapting communication style.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Works within the employer’s Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including immediately reporting known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient or employee safety, privacy, or compliance concerns.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED