Licensed Practical Nurse

Rappahannock Regional Jail; Stafford (VA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

New Hire Bonus

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Paid Sick Leave

Free Gym Membership

Employee Meal Benefit

Paid Holidays

Job summary

The Rappahannock Regional Jail is looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join their team in Stafford, VA. This is a full-time position with 12 hour night shifts from 5:45 pm to 6:00 am.

The ideal candidate will assist in the care of patients, provide nursing care, and maintain confidential medical records. A comprehensive benefit package is included, featuring a new hire bonus, life insurance, paid leave, and more.

Qualifications

• Moderate experience in professional practical nursing or equivalent.
• Possession of Virginia nursing certification upon hire.
• Valid Virginia driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Assist the physician with sick call clinic; prepare patient histories.
• Provide nursing care in the facility infirmary and crisis cells.
• Conduct rounds for patients in medical cells.
• Maintain patient confidential records using electronic systems.
• Administer medications and discuss conditions with physicians.
• Perform clinical tasks like obtaining blood pressures.
• Inventory medical supplies and order as needed.
• Assist in training new employees.

Skills

Patient care

Medication administration

Health assessment

CPR certification

Data entry

Education

Associates/Technical degree in nursing

Tools

Electronic medical administration system

Job description

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Licensed Practical Nurse

Full-time Regular Civilian Stafford, VA, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 1552

Salary Range: $56,472.59 To $89,376.06 Annually

The Rappahannock Regional Jail is seeking an LPN to perform intermediate skilled human support work assisting in the care and treatment of patients detained in the regional Jail, preparing and dispensing injections, immunizations, and medications, collecting medical data, and related work as apparent or assigned.

This position works a permanent 12 hour night shift 5:45 pm – 6:00 am

This position includes, but is not limited to, the following duties:

• Assist the physician or physician’s assistant with sick call clinic; review and assess patients; prepare medical histories.
• Provide nursing care to patients in the facility infirmary and crisis cells; obtain health history; assess physical and psychological dimensions of patients.
• Conduct infirmary rounds for patients housed in medical cells.
• Enter data and maintain patient’s confidential medical records, utilizing the electronic medical administration system.
• Administer medication to patients; discuss patient's condition with physician; order medication; prepare, dispense and chart medication.
• Confer with health care agencies, dentists, and other agencies involved in prescribing medications for patients.
• Perform standard clinical tasks such as obtaining blood pressures, temperatures, drawing blood for laboratory testing; assess conditions; dispense prescriptions.
• Conduct inventory of medical supplies; order from vendors as needed or required.
• Assist in training and mentoring new employees as they rotate through the infirmary.

Required Qualifications:

• Associates/Technical degree and moderate experience in professional practical nursing, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Possession of Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Health Professionals certification upon hire.
• Possession of American Heart Association or American Red Cross CPR certification upon hire.
• Must meet and maintain minimum qualifications for the position established by the Authority and the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Valid driver’s license in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Applicant must pass a criminal background, Drug Test, DMV check and polygraph examination.

The Rappahannock Regional Jail offers an excellent comprehensive benefit package which includes:

New Hire Bonus of $2,000.00

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Paid Sick Leave and Annual Leave

Accidental and Critical Illness Insurance

Free Gym Membership

Employee Meal Benefit

Paid Holidays

The Rappahannock Regional Jail (RRJ) is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. RRJ is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at 540-288-5202.