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TEEMA seeks an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our correctional health services team in Wisconsin. You will provide direct patient care, administer medications, and support laboratory and emergency response functions in a high-security setting.
Responsibilities include wound care, injections (including MAT/MOUD), blood glucose management, and routine screenings. This role supports RNs and other healthcare professionals to ensure safe, timely care for patients.
Overview:
We are seeking an experienced and dependable Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our healthcare team. This position is part of the LPN pool and plays an essential role in daily Health Services Unit operations, including direct patient care, medication administration and management, health screenings, treatments, laboratory support, and emergency response. The LPN will work closely with Registered Nurses and other healthcare professionals to ensure patients receive timely, safe, and appropriate care.
What you will be doing:
Direct Patient Care & Medication Administration
Provide direct patient care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and scope of practice.
Administer medications during scheduled nurse medication/pill-pass activities.
Administer facility injections, including MAT/MOUD medications, biologics, insulin, and other prescribed injectable medications.
Assist patients with blood glucose checks and nurse-controlled insulin administration.
Administer and support specialized medication treatments, including warfarin and hepatitis treatments.
Perform wound care and other ordered treatments.
Conduct restricted housing rounds and provide appropriate nursing care and follow-up.
Perform routine testing, screenings, and delegated nursing treatments and tasks.
Assist with diabetic foot care, perineal care, injections, and other patient-care needs within the LPN scope of practice.
Health Screenings & Laboratory Support
Conduct annual health maintenance screenings and other required patient screenings.
Document screening results and communicate concerns or abnormal findings to the appropriate healthcare provider.
Cross-train in laboratory functions and assist with routine laboratory-related duties as needed.
Support RNs with delegated clinical tasks and treatments.
Medication Management
Support daily medication-room operations and ensure adequate medication supplies are maintained for institutional needs.
Order and request medications according to established procedures.
Receive, store, organize, and maintain medications in accordance with applicable policies and standards.
Administer medications accurately and safely.
Help ensure continuity of medication therapy and promptly address medication supply issues that could result in patients missing essential medications.
Maintain accurate medication documentation and records.
Emergency Response
Respond to medical emergencies alongside the emergency RN.
Assist with transporting and managing the emergency cart, medications, AED, and other emergency equipment.
Obtain and document vital signs during emergency situations.
Maintain an accurate, time-stamped timeline of events, interventions, provider
Location and Work Type
Work Type: Full-Time Contract Position.
Work Setting: On-site, Correctional setting.
Schedule
Four 10-hour shifts per week
6:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Every other weekend
Holidays as needed