Licensed Practical Nurse-Nights -Full Time

Job DetailsJob Location

• Jackson
• County
• Detention
• Center -
• MO -
• Kansas
• City,
• MO 64106Education
• Level:
• Not
• SpecifiedSalary
• Range: $47.00 - $47.00
• HourlyTravel
• Percentage:
• NoneJob
• Shift: 3rd
• ShiftJob
• 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