Corrections nurse (lpn) - nights - united states, cuito caunavale

a virginia-based corrections center is looking to fill an immediate need with the addition of a new licensed practical nurse (lpn) to their night shift team. in this role, the corrections nurse (lpn) will be responsible for initiating and providing comprehensive nursing care in a correctional setting while observing and maintaining the requirements of operational security. 

responsibilities:

the corrections nurse (lpn) will: perform a complete physical assessment and medical history as required on each detainee/inmate entering the correctional system, if permitted by the client assist the physician with sick call by screening patients and minor surgical procedures treat detainees/inmates with problems within professional capabilities and refers other medical problems to the appropriate physician ensure the implementation of physician's orders make observation rounds on patients; record in progress notes evaluate symptoms, reactions, and progress of patients on periodic basis, charts, and reports problems to management maintain security while administering medications and is continually cognizant of the potential hazard of drug hoarding and trafficking among detainees/inmates destroy and properly disposes of all needles/syringes prepare regularly scheduled reports and special reports, as necessary maintain compliance with industry and company policies for accreditation document all detainee/inmate contacts; maintains confidentiality of medical records coordinate chronic disease clinic scheduling perform other duties, as assigned

qualifications:

associate’s or bachelor's degree from a nln (national league of nurses) approved program graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing va licensed practical nurse (lpn) competence in the performance of the following services: crisis intervention, medical emergencies, physical assessment, medical nursing care, and psychiatric nursing care solid assessment, clinical, and documentation skills patient oriented great interpersonal skills excellent communication skills (written and verbal) strong attention to detail highly organized desired skills: 2+ years of direct nursing experience

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