Licensed Practical Nurse-Part Time -3rd Shift 7p-7:30a $44

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) w/employer match

Paid Time Off

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Professional Development

Job summary

Advanced Correctional Healthcare is seeking a part-time LPN to provide nursing care at Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center in Columbia, SC. The role includes administering medications, recording vital signs, and collaborating with medical and security staff.

This position requires an active LPN license in the state, BLS certification, and strong documentation skills. The 3rd shift and on-site responsibilities offer hands-on patient care within a correctional environment.

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

• 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 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 reporting
• Record care information concisely, accurately, and completely, in a timely manner
• Collaborate and coordinate multiple medical services for diagnosis and treatment, as directed by the practitioner
• Maintain knowledge of pharmacology and nutrition
• Coordinate on- and off-site medical services with staff as directed
• Utilizes Universal Precautions for infection prevention
• Maintain patient confidentiality and HIPAA practices
• Notify supervisor of medical and security incidents
• Present/participate in in-service education sessions
• May cover shifts at other ACH clients’ facilities
• May train new hires and coworkers
• Any and all other duties as assigned

Job description

Job Details

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

Position Type: Part Time

Education Level: None

Salary Range: $44.00 - $44.00

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