Licensed Practical Nurse - PRN As Needed
Location: Mexico Missouri
Description: Advanced Correctional Healthcare is currently seeking to employ Licensed Practical Nurse - PRN As Needed right now, this job will be placed in Missouri. More details about this job opportunity kindly read the description below. Audrain County Jail
Located in Mexico, MO
Scheduled on an as needed basis
Competitive Pay
Professional Training for the Correctional Envir! onment
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.
Maintain working knowle! dge of pharmacology, including drug reaction/overdose.
Mai! ntain 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 Missouri LPN License
CPR certification
IV certification a plus
Correctional experience a plus
Mus! t 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: Sun, 13 Oct 2013 09:29:27 GMT