Licensed Practical Nurse - Full-Time 7pm-7:30am

This full-time Licensed Practical Nurse position is based in a correctional facility, providing nursing care to an incarcerated patient population during evening and night shifts (7pm-7:30am). You will work within the LPN scope of practice to deliver timely and accurate nursing care, manage sick call screenings, administer medications, and coordinate medical services under the direction of a practitioner.

Clinical Setting

You will work in a correctional healthcare environment, collaborating with medical and security staff to provide on-site and coordinate off-site medical services. The role may require coverage at other correctional facilities operated by ACH clients.

Responsibilities

• Understand and perform work within the LPN's scope of practice
• Plan and deliver nursing care to patients in a timely and accurate manner
• Check and record vital signs, peak flows, blood glucose checks, weight, and other diagnostic tests as appropriate
• Prioritize intake screenings completed by correctional officers for necessity and priority at sick call
• Provide patient education on correctional facility policies and discharge planning
• Administer prescribed medications, 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 patients' emotional or physical condition
• Collect and record data for continuous quality improvement (CQI) reporting
• Record care information concisely, accurately, and completely in a timely manner using appropriate formats and forms
• Collaborate and coordinate multiple medical services for diagnosis and treatment as directed by the practitioner
• Maintain working knowledge of pharmacology, including drug reactions and overdose management
• Maintain working knowledge of therapeutic diets and nutrition
• Utilize Universal Precautions for infection prevention and control
• Maintain patient confidentiality and HIPAA practices as required by government agencies
• Notify supervisor of medical and security incidents
• Participate in in-service education sessions
• Train new hires and coworkers as requested
• Perform other duties as assigned

Schedule

• Full-time position
• 7pm-7:30am shift
• May be asked to cover shifts at other correctional facilities

Required Qualifications

• Active nursing license in the state where services are provided, in good standing
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification with 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) with employer match
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Professional development
• Paid time off
• Disability insurance