Licensed Practical Nurse - Full Time Days

Job DetailsJob Location: Richland County Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center - SC - Columbia, SC 29209Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Not SpecifiedSalary Range: $42.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: DayJob Category: Nursing/Nursing SupportSUMMARY: 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