Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Eutis Staffing Inc; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 35,817 - 44,634; Full time

Job summary

Eutis Staffing Inc is seeking LPNs for various correctional facilities in Virginia. Responsibilities include providing nursing care under the direction of an RN, administering medications, and maintaining documentation. Candidates must have a valid Virginia LPN license or a multi-state compact license. The pay rate ranges from $26 to $32.40 per hour, with shifts across multiple locations including Baskerville and Dillwyn. A certificate in Basic Life Support (BLS) is required upon hire.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Valid unrestricted Virginia LPN license required.
• Experience in carrying out provider orders and providing treatments.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Provides evidence-based nursing care under RN direction.
• Screens for sick call and administers medications and first aid.
• Maintains communication with security and treatment staff.
• Documents pertinent information into the medical record.
• Promotes continued competence through education/certification.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provides evidence-based nursing care utilizing the nursing process, principles, practices and techniques of general nursing care as determined by Standards of Practice under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Screens for sick call, administers medications, and provides first aid and basic life support to patients and employees as needed.
• Maintains open lines of communication with security and treatment staff while providing input and feedback to assist the facility provider in organizing a treatment plan.
• Records all pertinent information into the medical record.
• Interfaces with other departments as needed.
• Promotes continued competence through education/certification with a focus on correctional nursing.
• Nurses must have the ability to work hours, days and locations as assigned along with being capable and available to provide coverage as needed to meet institutional needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Must possess and maintain a valid unrestricted Virginia LPN license issued by the board of nursing or a multi-state compact license (if you are a recent graduate of a nursing program in VA and not licensed, the NCLEX-PN exam must be scheduled at the time of application).
• Demonstrated ability to screen complaints of physical ailments and refer necessary cases to other medical professionals.
• Experience in carrying out provider orders in applying treatments.
• Maintaining appropriate documentation Certified Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers with current certification through American Heart Association (AHA) or client (ARC) is required upon hire.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions 6 months contract.

Pay Rate

$26-$32.40 depending on experience/40 hrs. a week

Location

• Baskerville Correctional Center 1 LPN (night) 7a-730p
• Dillwyn 2 LPN (night) 8p-830a
• Halifax 1 LPN
• Lunenburg 1 LPN (night) 8p-830a
• Nottoway 1 LPN (night) 8p-830a