Licensed Practical Nurse

Rapides Parish Sheriff's Office; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Rapides Parish Sheriff's Office is seeking a Correctional LPN to provide healthcare for offenders in compliance with state and federal regulations. This full-time position involves responsibilities such as medication management, medical record keeping, and collaboration with healthcare teams to ensure quality care.

Benefits

Paid employee health, dental, and life insurance

Paid pension contributions

Qualifications

• Current LPN license for Louisiana required.
• Strong documentation and record-keeping skills.
• Interpersonal skills to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for medical intake and documentation for offenders.
• Administers and documents prescribed medications.
• Provides medical responses and treatment as needed.

Skills

Documentation

Interpersonal skills

Education

Current LPN license for the state of Louisiana

Job description

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A Correctional LPN works with a diverse population of offenders who may have a wide range of medical and mental health needs. To ensure the safety of the multidisciplinary staff, the LPN must adhere to the policies and procedures of the correctional facility. All healthcare provided should meet all state and federal regulations regarding offender health care and ethical standards of practice. The LPN has a pivotal role on the multidisciplinary team in aiding in the care, custody, and control of the offender population.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Offender Intake, documentation, and medical records: The LPN is responsible for the medical aspect of the admitting process for each offender. Each offender must have vital signs and a series of screens upon entry into the correctional facility. The LPN is responsible for obtaining a medical history, a list of medications, and medical records for the offender.
• Medication Management: The LPN administers and accurately documents all prescribed medications. Accurate counts and documentation of medications and narcotics are required throughout each shift.
• Triage, medical response, and treatment: The LPN provides prescribed treatments, assists with medical procedures, promptly triages requests for medical treatment, and responds to medical emergencies within the facility.
• Diagnostic testing: The LPN performs minor diagnostic testing, which includes blood glucose tests, routine lab draws, urinalysis, drug screens, pregnancy tests, and TB screens. Vaccines, if needed, are administered by the LPN.
• Medical inventory management: All medical supplies and equipment must have documented, accurate counts. The LPN orders all medical supplies and ensures the proper function of medical equipment.
• Recording keeping, confidentiality, and legal compliance: Accurate medical records of the offenders' health status, progress, and other concerns are kept confidential. The LPN is to ensure that medical records and information are maintained to HIPAA standards.
• Collaboration and communication: Communication between medical staff and external healthcare providers ensures comprehensive care of the offenders.
• Health Education: Education of health conditions, medications, and wellness is important to ensure quality care for the offender population.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Current LPN license for the state of Louisiana
• Strong documentation and record-keeping skills
• Interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with medical staff, correctional staff, and offenders
• Prior experience in a correctional setting is preferred

BENEFITS

• Paid employee health, dental, and life insurance
• Paid pension contributions

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Law Enforcement

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