Impactful LPN - Juvenile Justice Healthcare

Doc PersonalBeratung GmbH; Columbia (SC); Presencial; USD 45 000 - 65 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Employee Assistance Program

Health, dental, and life insurance

15 days annual (vacation) leave

15 days of sick leave

13 paid holidays

State retirement plans and deferred

TicketattWork/WeSave discounts

Resumo da oferta

The South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) seeks an LPN to provide direct nursing care to youths in secure facilities, following Health Services and DJJ protocols and the SC Nurse Practice Act.

Responsibilities include administering medications, coordinating orders, documenting in the electronic health record, providing health education, maintaining infection control, and supporting care plans while participating in orientations and trainings.

Qualificações

• Knowledge of nursing principles and practices; disease/injury prevention.
• Ability to establish and maintain satisfactory working relationships at all levels.
• Ability to establish priorities and carry out assignments.
• Must remain current in BLS.
• Must have and maintain a valid South Carolina driver’s license.

Responsabilidades

• Safely administers and documents medications and treatments as ordered by a physician or another authorized clinician.
• Ensures follow-through of orders, including coordination with certified nursing assistants or medical assistants and arranging off-campus consultations or procedures.
• Provides health education to juveniles as needed.
• Uses an electronic health record system to document encounters.
• Maintains a safe, sanitary environment and follows infection control practices.
• Relieves Health Care Coordinator as needed.
• Assists physicians and participates in developing plans of care.
• Collects specimens for laboratory tests or point-of-care testing.
• Conducts routine health assessments of juveniles.
• Participates in orientation and training of staff.
• Attends required meetings and trainings and supports agency mission.

Conhecimentos

Nursing knowledge

Patient care

Interpersonal skills

BLS certification

Valid SC driver's license

Formação académica

LPN licensure SC

RN education program

Ferramentas

Electronic Health Record (EHR) system

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) seeks an LPN to provide direct nursing care to youths in secure facilities, following Health Services and DJJ protocols and the SC Nurse Practice Act.

Responsibilities include administering medications, coordinating orders, documenting in the electronic health record, providing health education, maintaining infection control, and supporting care plans while participating in orientations and trainings.