Job description

CBH Medical of VA is looking for highly qualified LPN's to provide direct patient care for incarcerated individuals at the Amherst Adult Detention Center. We have FT, PT and PRN positions open for Days, Evenings and Nights.

We are offering Competitive Wages, Benefits, PTO, Tuition Assistance, Employee Discounts and much more!!!!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provide direct patient care.

2. Assist patients with ADLs as needed.

3. Accurately collect data pertinent to health of inmate including lab specimens, etc. Administer PPD prior to inmate receiving a complete physical examination by the facility’s qualified health professional.

4. Support patient sick call within the limits of licensure. Record history, vital signs and gathers other appropriate data for utilization during physician’s sick call. Treat inmates with problems according to established policies and procedures and refer other medical problems to the appropriate clinician.

5. Assist clinician with sick call or minor surgical procedures.

6. Ensure physician/nursing orders are implemented. Use problem-oriented medical records system to chart using SOAP format.

7. Assist with rounds in the infirmary (where appropriate), a minimum of once per shift and record nurse’s notes on all inmates. Identify symptoms, reactions and progress of patients on a periodic basis; chart and report problems to supervisor.

8. Administer medications, including injections.

a) Ensure prescribed medications are administered as ordered.

b) Apply knowledge of drugs and therapeutics in dispensing medications.

c) Maintain security while dispensing medications and be continually cognizant of the potential hazard of drug hoarding and trafficking among inmates.

d) Accurately document all medications on the Medication Administration Record (MAR), including patient declines or patients off the housing unit at the time of the medication pass.

e) Update the MAR as needed.

f) Accurately review MARs at each medication pass, identify medications that require reorders or renewals, and that administered medications are signed for immediately.

g) Assure medications are ordered correctly.

h) Maintain neatness of the medication cart, medication room and other work areas, stocks as needed. Ensure that the medication cart is ready for subsequent medication passes.

i) Maintain accountability for narcotic medications.

9. Maintain accountability, destroy and properly dispose of all needles and syringes.

10. Be knowledgeable of infection control guidelines and use good universal technique.

11. Implement procedures for patient transfers to medical facilities, outside health providers, or transfer within the correctional system.

12. Prepare regularly scheduled reports and special reports as necessary.

13. Participate in in-service education, obtaining at least 12 hours annually.

14. Encourages, participates, and supports safety program components including development, education, training, and communications regarding mandatory OSHA trainings and employee health and safety programs.

15. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduate from a national or state approved school of vocational nursing.
• Currently licensed to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in defined state
• Demonstrate the knowledge and ability to apply principles of nursing care
• Recognition of signs and symptoms of mental illness, retardation, emotional disturbance, or chemical dependency
• Demonstrate the ability to draw blood and administer PPD tests

Job Types: PRN, Per diem, Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Travel reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics
• Medical-Surgical
• Primary Care
• Psychiatry
• Wound Care

Physical setting:

• Clinic
• Corrections

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift

Supplemental schedule:

• Holidays
• Overtime

Weekly schedule:

• Rotating weekends
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Madison Heights, VA 24572: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

• Do you have Correctional Nursing experience?

Experience:

• Patient care: 2 years (Required)
• Medication administration: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• LPN (Required)
• BLS Certification (Required)

Security clearance:

• Confidential (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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