Day-Shift LPN Nurse in Correctional Health

Appone; Hoover (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Malpractice Insurance provided

Job summary

Quality Correctional Health Care in Hoover, AL is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for PRN Day Shift to provide nursing services in a correctional environment under physician supervision. The role requires an accredited school completion, LPN license, CPR, and at least one year of clinical experience, with preference for correctional health care experience.

Typical duties include medication administration, patient intake, documentation, emergencies, and supporting training of new staff;

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an Accredited Vocational/Technical School.
• Current and valid LPN or LVN license.
• Current CPR certification.
• Minimum of one year of clinical experience in a health care setting as an LPN.
• One year of experience in a correctional health care setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Respond and intervene to all emergency situations.
• Conduct patient intake paperwork.
• Verify and obtain orders for patient medication.
• Administer medications following nursing standards and correctional regulations.
• Complete and document ordered treatments, patient care, and collected labs.
• Assist provider with Chronic Care Clinic and Provider sick call visit.
• Monitor for, report and document changes in patient's condition.
• Accurately document all patient information, nursing care and interventions.
• Ensure daily nursing tasks are completed within prescribed timeframe.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Patient care

Documentation

Education

LPN license

CPR certification

Accredited Vocational/Technical School

Job description

Quality Correctional Health Care in Hoover, AL is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for PRN Day Shift to provide nursing services in a correctional environment under physician supervision. The role requires an accredited school completion, LPN license, CPR, and at least one year of clinical experience, with preference for correctional health care experience.

Typical duties include medication administration, patient intake, documentation, emergencies, and supporting training of new staff;