Night-Shift LPN for Jail Health (Part-Time, Benefits)

Hennepin Healthcare; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time with benefits

Night shift

Every other weekend

Job summary

Hennepin Healthcare's Jail Health Services is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join the team at the jail facility in Minnesota. This part-time role provides patient care under RN direction within the LPN scope, with 64 hours per pay period, night shifts, and every other weekend.

The LPN will assist with initial assessments, vital signs, and patient education, while maintaining a safe environment and contributing to continuity of care for inmates.

Qualifications

• Must possess basic nursing skills and deliver safe patient care.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving abilities are essential.
• Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the initial and ongoing assessment of patients.
• Obtain patient information and medical history including current medications, allergies, chief complaint, and immunization schedule.
• Perform basic patient care activities including taking and charting vital signs.
• Under the direction of a registered nurse, provide patient education from standardized teaching plans.
• Transcribe orders, maintain telephone communication, and call prescription refills as directed by providers.
• Assist with tracking and review of medical records and lab results.
• Clean equipment and rooms. Maintain a safe environment.
• Procure and stock equipment and supplies and ensure that equipment is operable through quality assurance checks.
• Maintain clinical competence within the area of specialty.
• Develop and maintain a positive working relationship with patient and family, team members, department and medical center personnel.
• Perform other duties as assigned, but only when trained to do so

Skills

Basic nursing skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal communication

Education

Practical nursing program completion

Job description

Hennepin Healthcare's Jail Health Services is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join the team at the jail facility in Minnesota. This part-time role provides patient care under RN direction within the LPN scope, with 64 hours per pay period, night shifts, and every other weekend.

The LPN will assist with initial assessments, vital signs, and patient education, while maintaining a safe environment and contributing to continuity of care for inmates.