Temporary- Licensed Practical Nurse LPN- Day Shift - $50.00/Hour

Advanced Correctional Healthcare; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral program

401(k) w/employer match

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Professional Development

Paid Time Off

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Advanced Correctional Healthcare in Sangamon County Jail, IL, Springfield, seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for day shifts. You will deliver nursing care, administer medications, record vital signs, and coordinate with medical and security teams in a correctional setting. Requires an active nursing license in the state, BLS certification, and strong documentation skills.

A 2-year degree is preferred. Compensation is $50.00 per hour, with ACH benefits and opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• Active nursing license in the state of practice.
• BLS certification; hands-on training.
• Excellent documentation skills.
• Knowledge of the LPN scope of practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients in a correctional setting.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments.
• Record vital signs, tests, and patient data on-site.
• Coordinate with practitioners and security staff for care.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and patient confidentiality.
• Document information concisely and accurately.
• Present in-service education and train new hires as needed.
• Cover shifts at ACH clients' facilities if required.

Skills

Professional nursing license

BLS certification

Documentation skills

LPN scope of practice knowledge

Education

2 Year Degree

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Sangamon County Jail - IL - Springfield, IL 62701Position Type: PRNEducation Level: 2 Year DegreeSalary Range: $50.00 - $50.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: DayJob Category: Nursing/Nursing Support

SUMMARY:

Our associates deliver a higher standard of business services to support medical care and behavioral health care. We maintain professionalism, integrity, and commitment as we solve problems and make lives easier.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Understands and performs work within the LPN’s scope of practice
• Timely and accurately plan and deliver nursing care to patients
• Check and record vital signs, peak flows, blood glucose checks, weight, and other diagnostic tests on-site, when appropriate
• Prioritize intake screenings (completed by correctional officers) for necessity and priority at sick call
• Provide patient education on topics such as the correctional facility’s policies and discharge planning
• Administer prescribed medication, treatments and other tasks as ordered by the practitioner
• Record information in chronic clinic and outcome study documents as indicated
• Provide emergency first aid care, as appropriate
• Report reactions to treatments and medications, as well as changes in the patients’ emotional or physical condition
• Collect and record data for CQI (continuous quality improvement) reporting
• Record care information concisely, accurately, and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms
• Collaborate and coordinate multiple medical services for diagnosis and treatment, as directed by the practitioner
• Maintain and demonstrate working knowledge of pharmacology, including drug reaction/overdose
• Maintain and demonstrate working knowledge of therapeutic diets and nutrition
• Collaborate with the medical and security staff to coordinate on- and off-site medical services for diagnosis and treatment as directed by the practitioner
• Utilizes Universal Precautions as a mechanism for infection prevention and control
• Maintain patient confidentiality and HIPAA practices as required by government agencies
• Notify supervisor of medical and security incidents
• Present/participate in in-service education sessions
• May be asked to cover shifts at other ACH clients’ correctional facilities.
• May be asked to train new hires and coworkers
• Any and all other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Active nursing license in the state in which services are to be provided, in good standing
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; hands-on training
• Excellent documentation skills
• Knowledge of the LPN scope of practice

Benefits (Benefits eligibility is determined by employment status):

• Referral program
• 401(k) w/employer match
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Professional Development
• Paid Time Off
• Disability Insurance