LPN Part Time & PRN

Qualitycorrectional; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Quality Correctional Care (QCC) seeks a dedicated nurse to provide comprehensive healthcare to justice-involved patients at Tippecanoe Community Corrections. You will administer medications, conduct intakes, perform 14-day physicals, manage chronic conditions, and educate patients on health concerns.

Responding to emergencies and guiding Medically Trained Personnel are essential parts of the role. We emphasize dignity, respect, and rehabilitation, with a mission-driven culture and supportive

Qualifications

• Administer medications and conduct medical intakes as needed (inmate population).
• Respond to sick calls and coordinate with the medical provider.
• Perform 14-day physicals and manage chronic care.
• Provide patient education on health concerns.
• Maintain pharmacology knowledge, including drug reactions and formulary considerations.
• Offer guidance to Medically Trained Personnel as needed.
• Comply with applicable laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and deliver comprehensive healthcare to patients in custody.
• Administer medications and manage dressings as required by the provider.
• Perform 14-day physicals and chronic care management.
• Provide patient education on health concerns and preventive care.
• Respond to medical emergencies with life-saving measures.

Skills

Medication administration

Medical intakes

Emergency response

Chronic care management

Patient education

Leadership in emergencies

Job description

Quality Correctional Care (QCC) is a mission-driven organization that provides medical and mental healthcare and addiction recovery services to justice-involved patients. Our approach to patient care is uniquely compassionate and holistic emphasizing dignity, respect, and rehabilitation through effective healthcare. QCC changes the lives of our patients by raising the standard for correctional healthcare to promote sustainable wellness and successful reintegration following release from incarceration. We are looking for passionate and driven professionals who appreciate a commitment to an important mission.

WHY QCC? Mission and Culture:

• Deep commitment to our mission and prioritization of patient care
• Strong communication from the leadership team
• Advocacy and support from administration
• Team-member wellness initiatives to combat job-stress and burnout
• Transformative healthcare that makes a difference in communities where you live and work
• Cooperative and supportive team culture within the organization

We cannot achieve our mission without innovative expert healthcare professionals with the courage to care. Come join the QCC team and be part of our vision for the future!

Nursing Responsibilities:

• Assess, plan, and deliver comprehensive healthcare to patients by providing the following:
  • Administer medications
  • Perform medical intakes and assess if patient is fit for incarceration, as needed
  • Respond to sick call requests and follow up with the medical provider when needed
  • Check and/or change medical dressings as required by the medical provider
  • Performing 14-day physicals
  • Managing chronic care
  • Providing patient education on health concerns
  • Responding to medical emergencies
    • Be capable of performing life saving measures and ability to take charge and give direction in an emergency.
• Maintain working knowledge of pharmacology, including but not limited to drug reaction/overdose, formulary/non-formulary medications, and knowledge of medication costs
• Be able to provide insight and direction to Medically Trained Personnel, as needed.
• Comply with all current and future state, federal, and local laws and regulations

Location:

Tippecanoe Community Corrections

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