Lpn - Licensed Practical Nurse - South Carolina Float Nurse

This position is a traveling nursing position filling varying shifts at multiple sites. The person filling this position is expected to maintain a professional and positive attitude. This person should be able to diffuse situations and report information appropriately to other GENESYS Health staff members in corporate or at a facility level. There is an expectation that this individual maintains professional knowledge of GENESYS Health policies and procedures. The person filling this position is expected to be the example for other staff members in behavior, attitude and skills.

60% of work time will be performing job duties at the site in the work conditions listed above in clinic or office setting

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing & currently licensed without disciplinary sanctions multistate license required or obtained within 30 days of hire

• Correctional experience preferred

• Problem solving skills

• Computer proficiency required-email, document exchange, excel, etc.

• Current certification in health care provider basic life support including AED/First Aid

• Clear security background and satisfactory motor vehicle report required

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Physical abilities involve standing long periods of time, stooping, bending, and lifting (some overhead areas). Normal ability to walk through a facility and respond to medical emergencies with approximately 10-15 lbs of equipment is required. Facility movement to the area within the buildings. Some areas with low lighting, narrow spacing and noisy conditions.

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.

• Screens patients and assists with sick call. Treats inmates with problems within professional capabilities; refers other medical problems to the appropriate RN, ALP, and/or Physician

• 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.

Our investment in you:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance plan options
• Time off & leave benefits
• 401K