Correctional Licensed Practical Nurse
Job Description
Job Title: Correctional Licensed Practical Nurse
Location: Somerset, PA 15501
Shift: Full-time position. Floats between 1st and 2nd shift with every other weekend off.
Pay: $39.00/hr.
Scheduled Pay: Weekly
Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and short-term disability after 90 days
For more information, please contact Breanna D. directly at bdrollinger@alinestaffing.com
LPN Description/Duties
- Assesses inmates’ needs by appropriate observations and reports physical and emotional behavior of inmates.
- Prepares and administers medications ordered by the physician and records the administration of medications and treatments.
- Carries out therapeutic treatment prescribed or ordered for the inmate.
- Completes or assists inmates with daily living activities and hygiene to insure basic physical care needs are met.
- Inventories supplies and equipment and maintains adequate stock of all treatment areas.
- Assists in preparing medical incident reports on injuries or sudden illnesses of inmates.
- Sterilizes supplies and instruments using chemical and steam methods
Job Requirements
LPN Requirements
- Active Practical Nursing license for the State of PA
- 1 year experience
- High School Diploma or GED
JOB ID# 147146
Keywords: Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN Nurse, Practical Nurse, Healthcare Nurse, Patient Care, Vital Signs Monitoring, Medication Administration, Wound Care, Patient Assessment, IV Therapy, Health Record Documentation, Blood Pressure Monitoring, Patient Education, Infection Control, Patient Observation