LPN-Licensed Practical Nurse-$5000 Sign on Bonus-Nights-Pamunkey
About The Position
We are currently seeking Full Time and PRN Licensed Practical Nurses to join our team at Pamunkey Regional Jail located in Hanover, Virginia. GENESYS Health Alliance proudly manages our facilities with quality healthcare initiatives and we strive to be the innovative and reliable leader in the correctional setting. We partner with our clients to provide quality healthcare, uncompromising standards, guaranteed performance, and unrivaled client satisfaction! You see, everything that we do is about taking care of people. This not only includes the patients we serve, but the people we employ, and the partners we collaborate with each day. We would love to have you join our team of caring individuals committed to the care of the underserved population. About this position: The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for providing care for and treating detainees in a correctional setting. Correctional nurses administer both routine and emergency medical care and treat acute and chronic illnesses and injuries.
Requirements
- Requires graduation from a nationally accredited licensed practical nursing program.
- Current LPN licensure in the state of employment or ability to obtain license
- Current Basic Life Support
- Ability to obtain a security clearance, to include drug screen and criminal background check
Nice To Haves
- Correctional nursing experience preferred but not required
Responsibilities
- Provide patient treatments such as blood pressure checks, glucose monitoring, weight checks, nebulizer treatments, etc. as ordered by a licensed medical provider.
- Ensure all referrals for consultation, treatment or resolution of problems are valid and applicable to the documented nursing plans.
- Administer ordered medications to inmates as ordered by a licensed medical provider and approved by the medical director and document administration as required by GENESYS Health policy/procedure
- Carries out nursing care plans on inmates as prescribed or directed by ALP, Physician, and/or RN
- Ensure security of area and medications while administration is occurring; as well as keeping safety top priority.
- Complete initial and ongoing screening on detained individuals upon admission into a correctional setting
- Explain procedures and treatment protocols to patients
Benefits
- Health, Dental and Vision insurance plan options
- Supplemental plans- Life, Cancer, Accident and Short Term disability plans
- 401(k) matching (after 1 year)
- Paid holidays
- PTO- vacation, sick and bereavement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
