LPN / LVN - Correctional Health

Cynet HealthStaff; McLoud (OK); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet HealthStaff seeks an LPN/LVN for a correctional health clinic. Day shift, 12-hour blocks, providing essential nursing care to inmates under supervision of a nurse or physician.

You will operate in a secure environment, following established policies and procedures, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary health team. Responsibilities include taking vital signs, administering routine nursing tasks, and delivering medications as ordered.

Qualifications

• Completion of required online training.
• Possession of a valid permanent LPN license.
• Willing and able to work any assigned shift or day.
• Travel may be required for the role.

Responsibilities

• Take vital signs and perform technical nursing tasks in a correctional clinic.
• Provide nursing care under supervision of a registered nurse or physician.
• Administer medications as ordered and document care.
• Report patient information to supervisor and health team.

Skills

Nursing

Education

LPN/LVN license

Job description

LPN / LVN - Correctional Health

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: Correctional Health

Duration: Not specified

Shift: Day

Hours per Shift: 12

Experience: Level I - Entry-level, Level II - One year of practical nursing experience

License: Valid permanent license as a Licensed Practical Nurse

Certifications: None specified

Must-Have: Completion of required online training

Description:Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities for performing technical direct and indirect nursing care.This role is in a correctional facility medical clinic for individuals under the supervision or direction of a registered nurse or licensed physician.Responsibilities include taking vital signs and performing various technical nursing tasks to provide health care to patients.

Typical Functions:Performs nursing procedures or specialized functions in accordance with knowledge and skills.Participates in the evaluation of responses to interventions.Assists in assessing, reporting, and recording health status of patients in different settings.Participates in developing and implementing appropriate aspects of a plan of care.Administers medications as ordered.Reports patient information to the supervisor or appropriate health team member.

Level Descriptor:Level I:This is the basic level of the job family where employees perform routine entry-level tasks under close supervision to build skills in providing nursing care.

Level II:This is the career level of this job family where employees perform a full range of nursing assignments at the full performance level.Responsibilities will include providing guidance and training to others in completing routine nursing tasks.

Requirements:Completion of online training is required before assignment.Documentation of completed training shall be provided prior to assignment of temporary health care personnel.

Education and Experience:Level I:Possession of a valid permanent license as a licensed practical nurse as approved by the nursing board.

Level II:Possession of a valid permanent license as a licensed practical nurse plus one year of practical nursing experience.

Special Requirements:Applicants may be required to fulfill job-related travel.Applicants must be willing and able to work any assigned shift or day of the week.