Licensed Practical Nurse - Night Shift - Henry County Jail

First Class Healthcare; McDonough (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse for a night shift role at a correction facility. In this vital position, you will assist in delivering patient care, including assessment, planning, and implementation of treatment programs. You'll work under the supervision of Registered Nurses, ensuring high standards of care while managing medications and responding to emergencies. This role offers a supportive environment where your skills will contribute to the well-being of patients in a dynamic setting. If you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus of $5,000 for Full-time Roles

Flexible Scheduling

Training and Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) is required.
• Must be able to apply critical thinking and sound judgment in various situations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Implement individualized treatment programs and administer medications as directed.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Attention to Detail

Stress Management

Patient Care

Education

Current LPN or LVN Licensure

CPR Certification

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse - Night Shift - Henry County Jail

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• This role is located within a Correction Facility
• This role is full-time days (3 days/week and every other weekend)
• Under the supervision of the RN(s), directs and guides patient teaching and activities that commensurate with his/her education and demonstrated competencies
• Under supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), assists in the assessment of the physical, psychological and social dimensions of patients in the Health Care Unit and, as necessary, in the housing units
• 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 by the Health Care Practitioner
• 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 reaction and overdose in 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 established referral process
• Assists the Health Care Practitioner in medical or minor surgical procedures as necessary and/or requested to meet 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, physicians and HSAs and other staff as necessary
• Respects dignity and confidentiality of patients
• Attends mandatory staff meetings and training
• Post orders, if applicable, per site contract

Requirements
Minimum Competencies / Technical skills:

• Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
• Current CPR certification
• Must be able to apply principles of critical thinking to a variety of practical and emergent situations and accurately follow standardized procedures that may call for deviations
• Must be able to apply sound judgment beyond a specific set of instructions and apply knowledge to different factual situations
• Must be alert at all times; pay close attention to details
• Must be able to work under stress on a regular or continuous basis
• Sign-on bonus amounts:
• Full-time roles: $5,000
• Part-time roles: $2,500
• PRN roles: $1,250

Summary
The Licensed Practical Nurse role is responsible for assisting in the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care