Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Corrections
Company: FSR (Federal Staffing Resources)
Location: Morganton
Posted on: June 23, 2022
Job Description:
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Corrections job in Tillery,
North Carolina.
- Provide a broad range of services to the center including
screening, assessment, medication delivery, treatment plans and
patient education.
- Participate in assessing patient's mental and physical health,
and documenting and reporting the results of the nursing assessment
to the registered nurse or physician, or physician extender as
appropriate.
- Participate in the implementation of the healthcare plan,
reinforcing teaching or counseling by a licensed physician or
registered nurse, as well as documenting and reporting the nursing
care rendered and the patient's response to care.
- Participate in inmate sick call as directed, using approved DPS
Nursing Protocols, under the supervision of a registered nurse.
Assist the unit physician or physician extender with sick
call.
- Conduct segregation checks under the supervision of a
registered nurse a minimum of three times per week or more as
directed by the facility's standard operating procedure.
- Prepare medical records for transferring, including following
the policies and procedures for medication transfer in the
Department.
- Comply with all applicable regulations regarding administering
and procuring pharmaceuticals, recording the administration of
medications and treatments in the manner approved by DPS, as well
as administering prescription medications as delegated by the
immediate nurse supervisor.
- Ensure that all treatments and medications are fully documented
in the patient's health record.
- Ensure proper organization and maintenance of health records in
accordance with the facility policies and the Health Care Policy
and Procedure Manual.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervising nurse.
- Be accountable to the Director of Nursing or Designee.
- Agree to cooperate and participate in review and service
programs of the Department including utilization management,
quality assurance, credentialing, sanctioning, external audits,
administrative procedures, and grievance procedures.
- LPNs are subject to call back 24 hours each day. If called in
an emergency situation the LPN agrees to return to the prison unit
and render professional services as needed.
- Requisition and maintain an adequate inventory of drug and
medical supply items and maintaining stock and supplies in a neat,
secure, and orderly manner.
- Maintaining statistics and submit appropriate reports monthly
to the facility superintendent and appropriate nurse
supervisor.
- Provide treatment and services that are medically necessary,
consistent with symptoms and diagnosis of treatment, appropriate
with regards to standards of medical practice, not solely for
convenience or Inmate request. Services provided are to result in
restoration or improvement in function and not considered as
investigational.Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Corrections job
qualifications:
- 1 year clinical experience
- LPN Licensure: current, active, unrestricted in North
Carolina
- Graduate of a North Carolina state approved nursing
program
- Pass NCLEX PN exam
- BLS
- Ability to pass facility requirements#BHCCome join our team of
healthcare professionals! www.FSRpeople.comFSR provides healthcare
professionals to government facilities supporting active duty
military service members, retirees, and their families. FSR began
as a women-owned, minority-owned, small business in Maryland and
has grown to an award-winning organization serving the federal
government nationwide and around the globe. We invite you to join
our team! Federal Staffing Resources dba FSR is an Equal
Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran/military spouseThis
contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41
CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations
prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on
their status as protected veterans or individuals with
disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals
based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity or national origin. Moreover, these regulations
require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take
affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or
disability.
Keywords: FSR (Federal Staffing Resources), Gastonia , Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Corrections, Healthcare , Morganton, North Carolina
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