P/T LPN

The GEO Group•High Point, NC

3d•$34 - $39

About The Position

The LPN works alongside a Registered Nurse to provide care to inmates and detainees, with a focus on maintaining a safe and secure workplace. The role includes developing nursing care plans with RN guidance, assessing patients, administering prescribed medications, monitoring patient progress, and maintaining confidential medical records. The position also requires following industry and company accreditation policies.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Hold a current, unrestricted license to practice as an LPN in the state where the facility is located, and maintain a current copy of the license at the facility.
Competence in crisis intervention, medical emergencies, physical assessment, medical nursing care, and psychiatric nursing care.
Ability to work without direct, immediate supervision when performing nursing diagnosis and provide appropriate follow-through treatment.
Ability to work with computers and the software typically used by the department.
Excellent diagnostic skills, patience, and empathy.

Nice To Haves

Two years of direct work experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse.

Responsibilities

Develop nursing care plans with guidance from the RN.
Perform complete physical assessments and obtain medical histories.
Provide nursing care within the LPN’s capacity and refer other medical problems to the appropriate physician.
Administer prescribed medications as instructed, using precautions against drug hoarding and trafficking.
Periodically evaluate patients’ symptoms, reactions, and progress, and report problems to management.
Follow industry and company accreditation policies.
Document all detainee/inmate contacts and maintain confidential medical records.