Licensed Practical Nurse - PRN: As needed
Location: Newton Kansas
Description: Advanced Correctional Healthcare is at present recruited Licensed Practical Nurse - PRN: As needed right now, this job will be placed in Kansas. More details about this job opportunity please read the description below. LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE -
Harvey County Jail
Located in Newton, KS
Scheduled on an as needed basis
Competitive Pay
Professional Training for t! he Correctional Environment
On call 24/7 support
Rewarding and not repetitve
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The Licensed Practical Nurse must comply with all current and future state, federal, and local laws and regulations.
The nurse must be able to comply with court orders, medical department rules and the policies and procedures of Advanced Correctional Healthcare.
Assess, plan, and deliver nursing care to detained and committed.
Supervise other nursing and nursing paraprofessional personnel in patient care.
Coordinate multiple medical services for diagnosis and treatment as directed by the physician.
Maintain aseptic techniques and infection control precautions as required.
Assist physician in minor medical or surgical procedures.
Assist in screening of apparent emergencies for necessity and priority to be seen by the physician and conduct daily sick call screening.
Check and change surgical dressings as required.
Ma! intain working knowledge of pharmacology, including drug react! ion/overdose.
Maintain working knowledge of therapeutic diets and nutrition.
Maintain working knowledge of social and behavioral sciences, particularly as applied to the correctional institutional setting.
Be capable of giving CPR instructions and ability to take charge in a CPR emergency.
Maintain the Problem Oriented Medical Record.
Administer medications including IM injections upon physicians orders.
Recommend improved procedures, equipment, and supplies to Supervisor.
Participate in periodic quality of care and chart review.
Notify supervisor and complete written report for any medical or security incidents.
Present/participate in in-service education sessions.
Maintain professional attitude at all times.
Any and all other duties as assigned.
Strong assessment skills
Ability to work well independently
Clear and active Kansas LPN License
CPR certification
IV certification a plus
Correctional experi! ence a plus
Must be able to pass background check
Advanced Correctional Healthcare
http://www.advancedch.com/
Equal Opportunity Employer
LPN, Licensed Practical Nurse, PRN, As needed, Part Time, PT
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If you were eligible to this job, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Advanced Correctional Healthcare.
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This job starts available on: Thu, 03 Oct 2013 09:54:20 GMT
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