Licensed Practical Nurse

Cass County Government; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cass County Government is seeking a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to work in the Cass County Jail. The role focuses on providing continuity of care for incarcerated patients and coordinating with correctional staff and practitioners to administer medications and treatments.

Key duties include triage, vital signs, documentation, and contributing to education on facility policies, discharge planning, and HIPAA-compliant confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
• LPN must know the scope of practice for LPNs.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with correctional staff to provide continuity of care for patients.
• Contact practitioner to obtain orders and administer prescribed medications and treatments.
• Provide emergency first aid, record vital signs and other tests on-site.
• Triage sick call intake and coordinate with multiple medical services as directed.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and HIPAA practices; train new hires if required.

Skills

BLS certification

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job description

ANNUAL SALARY:$55,261 - 59,787 *Additional salary growth available through regular increases within the classification up to $77,894.42 and COLA adjustments

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Cass County is seeking a full time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to work in the Cass County Jail.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Work closely with correctional staff to provide continuity of care for patients
• Contact practitioner to obtain orders
• Administer prescribed medications, treatments and other tasks as ordered by the practitioner
• Provide emergency first aid care, when appropriate
• Check and record vital signs, blood glucose checks, weight, and other diagnostic tests on-site, when appropriate
• Triage officer intake screenings for necessity and priority at sick call
• Report reactions to treatments and medications, as well as changes in the patients emotional or physical condition
• Assist in education on topics such as correctional facilities policies and discharge planning
• Record care information concisely, accurately, and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms
• Collaborate and coordinate multiple medical services for diagnosis and treatment, as directed by the practitioner
• Maintain aseptic techniques and infection control precautions as required
• Maintain and demonstrate working knowledge of pharmacology, including drug reaction/overdose
• Maintain and demonstrate working knowledge of therapeutic diets and nutrition
• Maintain and demonstrate working knowledge of social and behavioral sciences, particularly as applied to the correctional setting
• Recommend improved procedures, equipment, and supplies to your supervisor
• Notify supervisor of medical or security incidents
• Present/participate in education sessions
• Perform duties within the scope of practice mandated by state and local standards
• Maintain patient confidentiality and HIPAA practices as required by government agencies
• May be asked to train new hires and coworkers
• Any and all other duties as assigned

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Knowledge of the LPN scope of practice

Cass County Government is an Equal Opportunity and At Will Employer.

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