Licensed Practical Nurse(Lpn)

Provide direct, practical nursing services to civilly committed sex offenders. Participate within the multidisciplinary team, demonstrating strong communication skills through writing, non-verbal behaviors and speaking, respect, professional ethics and a spirit of collaboration. Perform related duties as assigned in the areas of admissions and discharge, administration of medications and treatments, assistance to the client in developing optimal independence in living and coping skills, and lending assistance to the RN in gathering data and in planning and implementing the nursing care plan and multi-disciplinary treatment programs of the clients.
Maintain knowledge of organizational policies and procedures, and take measures to ensure a safe, secure and therapeutic environment. Represent the mission, vision and goals of the organization. Encourage client participation in the sex offender treatment program. The LPN must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

1. Administer medications, treatments, and other therapies as directed and by following applicable policies and procedures.
2. Transcribe and verify practitioner orders according to applicable policies and procedures.
3. Order and obtain necessary medications, supplies, and/or equipment according to facility policy and procedures.
4. Provide teaching materials appropriate to the individual client needs; collaborating with primary care practitioners as indicated.
5. Demonstrate ability of critical thinking including (but not limited to) symptoms and processes of physical illness.
6. Collect data relating to client's individual needs or observations and report findings related to changes in the clients' behavioral or physical condition to the RN.
7. Provide care appropriate for the client population and individual age-specific needs.
8. Complete audits according to policies and procedures.
9. Document: data collection, focused assessments, medication administrations and other therapies; responses to medication therapies; provided education; audit results; and changes to the client's health status according to policies and procedures.
10. Complete all required data collections, focused assessments, reports, charting, and assigned responsibilities within specified time frames.
11. Implement nursing interventions identified in the nursing plan of care or based on the client's practitioner orders.
12. Observe client's response to implemented interventions and notify RN of observations.
13. Communicate and collaborate with the client, members of the health services department, clinical and other members of the treatment team as needed.
14. Coordinate clinic (including, but not limited to: scheduling, completing appointment slips, printing daily schedules, inventorying supplies, assisting practitioner as needed, and other tasks as assigned).
15. Manage and/or assist with coordination of psychiatric services, including (but not limited to): scheduling appointments, facilitating appointments, communicating changes, monitoring Tardive Dyskinesia testing, ensuring all forms remain current, and other tasks as indicated.
16. Review client medical requests, meet with clients, and intervene as appropriate.
17. Communicate client needs to the medical practitioners.
18. Check MARs monthly for accuracy prior to implementing.
19. Perform all duties abiding by the Nurse Practice Act standards.
20. Encourage client participation and cooperation with medical recommendations.
21. Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.

1. Will perform duties within appropriate locations as relates to designated responsibilities.

2. Will, at no time, conduct personal business during on duty time.

3. Will plan and prioritize the workload so that major responsibilities are completed with set deadlines.

4. Will use electronic communication and technology according to the State Appropriate Use of Electronic Communication and Technology policy.

The person in this position reports through the organizational structure of the Department of Nursing and in return receives information by the same route. Clear, comprehensive shift reports are needed. This position requires communication with other team members, medical practitioners, and other departments in order to coordinate services to the clients. A vital communication mode is documentation in medical records and other forms relating to client care and facility requirements. The LPN must be able to identify safe practices, define policies and role model these skills to other departmental staff.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.