Licensed Practical Nurse - Full-Time 7pm-7:30am

Advanced Correctional Healthcare; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral program

401(k) w/employer match

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Professional Development

Paid Time Off

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Advanced Correctional Healthcare seeks a licensed practical nurse for the Richland County Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center in Columbia, SC. This full-time role on the 3rd shift delivers on-site nursing care to incarcerated patients, administers medications, and documents care in the medical record.

You will assess vital signs, coordinate with practitioners and security staff, provide educational guidance, and maintain HIPAA compliance while supporting CQI efforts.

Qualifications

• Active nursing license in the state in which services are to be provided, in good standing.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; hands-on training.
• Excellent documentation skills.
• Knowledge of the LPN scope of practice.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver nursing care to patients on the 3rd shift.
• Administer prescribed medication and treatments as ordered.
• Record data in patient charts and CQI documents.
• Provide patient education and coordinate with practitioners.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and HIPAA practices.
• Collaborate with medical and security staff for care coordination.

Skills

Documentation skills

LPN scope of practice knowledge

BLS certification

Education

2 Year Degree

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Richland County Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center - SC - Columbia, SC 29209

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: 2 Year Degree

Salary Range: $44.00 - $44.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: 3rd Shift

Job Category: Nursing/Nursing Support

SUMMARY

Our associates deliver a higher standard of business services to support medical care and behavioral health care. We maintain professionalism, integrity, and commitment as we solve problems and make lives easier.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Understands and performs work within the LPN’s scope of practice
• Timely and accurately plan and deliver nursing care to patients
• Check and record vital signs, peak flows, blood glucose checks, weight, and other diagnostic tests on-site, when appropriate
• Prioritize intake screenings (completed by correctional officers) for necessity and priority at sick call
• Provide patient education on topics such as the correctional facility’s policies and discharge planning
• Administer prescribed medication, treatments and other tasks as ordered by the practitioner
• Record information in chronic clinic and outcome study documents as indicated
• Provide emergency first aid care, as appropriate
• Report reactions to treatments and medications, as well as changes in the patients’ emotional or physical condition
• Collect and record data for CQI (continuous quality improvement) reporting
• 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 and demonstrate working knowledge of pharmacology, including drug reaction/overdose
• Maintain and demonstrate working knowledge of therapeutic diets and nutrition
• Collaborate with the medical and security staff to coordinate on- and off-site medical services for diagnosis and treatment as directed by the practitioner
• Utilizes Universal Precautions as a mechanism for infection prevention and control
• Maintain patient confidentiality and HIPAA practices as required by government agencies
• Notify supervisor of medical and security incidents
• Present/participate in in-service education sessions
• May be asked to cover shifts at other ACH clients’ correctional facilities.
• May be asked to train new hires and coworkers
• Any and all other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Active nursing license in the state in which services are to be provided, in good standing
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; hands-on training
• Excellent documentation skills
• Knowledge of the LPN scope of practice

Benefits (Benefits eligibility is determined by employment status):

• Referral program
• 401(k) w/employer match
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Professional Development
• Paid Time Off
• Disability Insurance