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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Location: Pensacola, Florida

Job Description:

• Service Setting: Correctional Facility
• Job Type: Contract
• Start Date: ASAP
• Contract Term: 3 years
• Shift/Schedule: (Sun - Sat) 6a to 6p or 6p to 6a (36/48hrs weekly)
• Shift Type: Nights

Requirements:

• Florida License
• LPN Certification
• BLS
• Correctional experience preferred

Responsibilities:

• Participate in the screening, evaluation, and care of inmates in various settings, including sick call, mental health care, chronic illness clinics, the infirmary, and confinement under the supervision of a physician and/or registered nurse.
• Provide treatment and medication administration as per physician and mid-level practitioner orders.
• Perform specific nursing tasks, including vital signs, venipuncture, and IV therapy (must have phlebotomy and IV certifications).
• Provide appropriate nursing interventions in emergency situations.
• Responsible for complete and accurate documentation of care provided in the inmate's health record.
• Maintain health services records logs and assist with data entry within the scope of nursing-related items.
• Maintain accountability of all controlled substances and prescription medications according to federal and state laws and organizational regulations.
• Participate in the monitoring, requisition, and documentation of the use of medical supplies and equipment.
• Provide supervision for non-licensed health care staff.
• Participate in inmate educational health programs.
• Coordinate with medical, dental, mental health, and ancillary personnel, as required, to ensure continuity of care.
• Participate in continuing education and in-service training to maintain professional capabilities and proficiency.
• Assist in the training and orientation of new employees.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.