LPN Licensed Practical Nurse PRN Shift Bullitt County

Basic Function and Scope of Responsibilities: 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.

• Respond and intervein 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 patients 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.

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 as LPN. One year experience in a correctional health care setting is preferred.

Required Experience:

Staff IC