LPN - Correctional Health (Shift Differentials, Tuition)

State of Connecticut; Bridgeport (CT); In loco; USD 52.000 - 66.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health benefits

Pension plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Shift differentials

Descrizione del lavoro

State of Connecticut Department of Correction is seeking Licensed Practical Nurses to provide bedside care and support across multiple correctional facilities statewide. Positions offer full-time hours, varied shifts, and hazardous-duty recognition.

Responsibilities include assisting medical staff, administering medications, documenting care, and monitoring patients in secure environments. LPN license in CT required; experience with EHRs and correctional settings preferred.

Competenze

• CT license to practice nursing or valid LPN license.
• Experience with correctional or forensic populations preferred.
• Experience with Electronic Health Records (EHR).
• Ability to lift/restrain individuals and work in a security-minded environment.

Mansioni

• Assist doctors and nurses in general patient care and treatment.
• Measure doses and administer medications including insulin injections.
• Document medications using appropriate forms and maintain accurate records.
• Perform nursing duties and monitor patients’ conditions as assigned.

Conoscenze

Practical nursing

Bedside care

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Formazione

LPN license (CT)

Strumenti

Electronic Health Records

Barcode scanning

Descrizione del lavoro

State of Connecticut Department of Correction is seeking Licensed Practical Nurses to provide bedside care and support across multiple correctional facilities statewide. Positions offer full-time hours, varied shifts, and hazardous-duty recognition.

Responsibilities include assisting medical staff, administering medications, documenting care, and monitoring patients in secure environments. LPN license in CT required; experience with EHRs and correctional settings preferred.