Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Wellpath; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellpath is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for their Lane County Jail facility. This full-time position involves providing patient care to opiate detox patients and assisting in the delivery of medications as part of the Medication Assisted Treatment program. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a valid LPN license in Oregon.

Qualifications

• Current LPN license in Oregon.
• Experience with medication administration and patient assessments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and monitor patient vital signs.
• Assist in planning and implementing individualized treatment programs.
• Document nursing encounters using the SOAP method.

Skills

Patient Care

Medication Administration

Clinical Assessments

Emergency Response

Communication

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse Certification

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Lane County Jail
Full Time 3x12's
Hours: 6pm-6:30am

apply here:https://careers-wellpath.icims.com/jobs/172603/licensed-practical-nurse-%28lpn%29/job?mode=view&mobile=false&width=733&height=500&bga=true&needsRedirect=false&jan1offset=-480&jun1offset=-420

Job Details:

• The position is seeing opiate detox patients for evening med pass, medicating Medication Assisted Treatment program patients.
• Under supervision, assists in the assessment of the physical, psychological and social dimensions of patients in the Health Care Unit.
• Assists in planning an individual treatment program by using available resources in planning care, and consults with RNs and other staff as appropriate while applying knowledge and resources in planning care and patient teaching.
• Implements individualized treatment programs as directed.
• Count controlled substances, syringes, needles and sharps at the beginning of each shift with another staff member and sign count logs.
• Implements clinical and technical aspects of care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols. Intervenes with proper safety techniques, procedures and standard precautions.
• Responds to a code or health emergency within standard guidelines.
• Implements medical plan through administering medications in accordance with Health Care Practitioner’s orders and protocols: Administers medications according to proper techniques and procedures including IV therapy (when certified) and all other approved routes of administration. Uses pharmacy knowledge and available resources to include drug reactions and overdose in the administration of medications.
• Implements medical plans through obtaining diagnostic tests in accordance with Health Care Practitioner’s orders and protocols: Obtains body fluid specimens and performs EKG’s using proper techniques and procedures. Communicates information to ancillary departments using an established referral process.
• Assists the Health Care Practitioner in medical or minor surgical procedures as necessary and/or requested to meet the individual needs of patients.
• Implement nutrition and therapeutic diet plan through proper techniques and procedures as ordered by Health Care Practitioner.
• Documents nursing encounters using the SOAP form of charting as required by policy and procedure.
• Communicates information to nursing staff, physician, health care unit supervisory personnel and other staff as necessary.
• Attends mandatory staff meetings and training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Wellpath is an EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability Employer