Temporary- Licensed Practical Nurse LPN - Night Shift

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

Benefits offered by this job

Referral program

401(k) with employer match

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Professional Development

Paid Time Off

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Advanced Correctional Healthcare, Inc. is seeking an LPN for Sangamon County Jail in Springfield, IL. The role involves delivering nursing care, administering medications, and coordinating with medical and security staff within a correctional facility.

Responsibilities include vital signs, patient education, and documentation while ensuring HIPAA compliance and safety. This PRN position supports on-site nursing care during day shifts and may cover shifts at other ACH clients as needed.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver nursing care to patients in a timely and accurate manner.
• Check and record vital signs, glucose checks, and other measurements on-site.
• Prioritize intake screenings and assist with sick call logistics.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments as ordered by the practitioner.
• Maintain confidentiality and HIPAA practices.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Documentation

LPN scope of practice

Education

2 Year Degree

Job description

Job Details

• Job Location: Sangamon County Jail - IL - Springfield, IL 62701
• Position Type: PRN
• Education Level: 2 Year Degree
• Salary Range: $50.00 - $50.00 Hourly
• Travel Percentage: None
• Job Shift: Day
• Job 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