LPN/ Glades County Jail, Moore Haven, Fl./Nights

About this position:

The LPN is responsible for providing care for and treating detainees in a correctional setting. Correctional nurses administer both routine and emergency medical care and treat acute and chronic illnesses and injuries.

Education

• Requires graduation from a nationally accredited licensed practical nursing program.

Certifications

• Current LPN licensure in the state of employment or ability to obtain license

• Current Basic Life Support

General Duties: (not limited to but includes)

• Provide patient treatments such as blood pressure checks, glucose monitoring, weight checks, nebulizer treatments, etc. as ordered by a licensed medical provider.

• Ensure all referrals for consultation, treatment or resolution of problems are valid and applicable to the documented nursing plans.

• Administer ordered medications to inmates as ordered by a licensed medical provider and approved by the medical director and document administration as required by GENESYS HEALTH policy/procedure

• Carries out nursing care plans on inmates as prescribed or directed by ALP, Physician, and/or RN

• Ensure security of area and medications while administration is occurring; as well as keeping safety top priority.

• Complete initial and ongoing screening on detained individuals upon admission into a correctional setting

• Explain procedures and treatment protocols to patients