LPN / LVN - Correctional Health

Cynet Health; Redgranite (WI); Vor Ort; USD 52.000 - 78.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Cynet Health is seeking an LPN for correctional health to rotate weekends and holidays as part of the LPN pool. The role emphasizes direct patient care, medication administration, and accurate documentation in a correctional health setting.

Responsibilities include med supply, screenings, and delegated treatments, along with injections, insulin administration, and diabetic care. The position requires maintaining medication supply and documentation, with cross-training in the lab as needed.

Qualifikationen

• Must have current LPN license.
• CPR certification preferred.

Aufgaben

• Provide direct patient care and medication delivery.
• Administer meds in the medication room and during nurse pill passes.
• Record patient vitals, orders, and events accurately.
• Assist with annual health screenings and wound care.
• Support injections and diabetic care.
• Respond to emergencies with RN support.
• Cross-train in the lab as required.

Kenntnisse

Direct patient care

Medication administration

Documentation

Injections

Emergency response

Team coordination

Weekend coverage

Jobbeschreibung

LPN / LVN - Correctional Health

Profession: LPN

Specialty: Correctional Care

Duration: 26 weeks

Shift: Day

Hours per Shift: 8 hours

Experience: Minimum years of experience required

License: Valid LPN license

Certifications: CPR certification preferred

Must-Have: Ability to work weekends and holidays

Description:This position is part of the LPN pool and rotates weekends and holidays with the LPN pool.Every third weekend and every third holiday.The main job duties are direct patient care and medication delivery.Responsibilities include medication supply, screenings, and delegated treatments/tasks.The position will work in the medication room and administer medications.Annual health maintenance screenings are also part of the duties.Cross-training in the lab is required.This task is crucial for the daily operation of the health services unit.The role involves administering facility injections, including MAT/MOUD and biologics.Nurse-controlled insulin administration and assisted blood sugar checks are part of the duties.The LPN is also able to assist with injections, annual health screenings, and diabetic care.Emergency support is provided by this position.Response to emergencies is expected alongside the emergency RN with necessary supplies.Accurate documentation of events, orders, and vitals is essential for reporting.The position is vital for medication administration during nurse pill passes.Maintaining adequate supply of medications is a key responsibility.The role includes ordering/requesting medications, storing them, and administering them properly.It is crucial to ensure that patients receive vital medications.Wound care and treatment responsibilities also fall within this position.