LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - PRN: AS NEEDED

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - PRN: AS NEEDED

• Buchanan County Law Enforcement Center
• Located in St. Joseph, MO 
• PRN: As needed scheduling
• Multiple shifts & Weekends available
• Additional hours available at neighboring counties
• Professional training for correctional environment
• On call 24/7 support
• Rewarding and not repetitive
• Safe, Secure environment

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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, including drug reaction/overdose.

• Maintain 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 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.

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• Strong assessment skills

• Clear & active Missouri LPN license

• CPR certification

• IV certification a plus

• Must be able to pass background check 

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 Equal Opportunity Employer

 www.advancedch.com
Advanced Correctional Healthcare

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LPN, Licensed Practical Nurse, PRN, As Needed, Part Time, PT