LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - PART TIME
Location: Alpena Michigan
Description: Advanced Correctional Healthcare is in need of LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - PART TIME right now, this career will be placed in Michigan. Detailed specification about this career opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - PART TIME: Alpena County Jail Located in Alpena, MI Part Time: 26 hours/week - Day shifts Competitive Pay Professional ! Training for the Correctional Environment On call 24/7 support Rewarding and not repetitive 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 knowledge of pharmacology, includi! ng drug reaction/overdose. Maintain working knowledge of thera! peutic 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 physician's 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 Michigan LPN license CPR certification IV certification a plus Correctional experience a plus Must be able to pass background check Advanced Correctional Healthcarehttp://www.advancedch.com/Equal O! pportunity Employer LPN, Licensed Practical Nurse, PT, Part Time, PRN, As Needed
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This career starts available on: Wed, 20 Mar 2013 11:48:28 GMT