Licensed Practical Nurse - Curry County

About the role

Roadrunner Health Services is seeking a Registered Nurse (LPN) to provide holistic nursing care within the appropriate scope of practice to incarcerated patients. The position works under the direction of registered nurses, medical, and psychiatric staff to respond to a range of physical and mental health needs.

Responsibilities

• Observe, and record symptoms, reactions, and patient progress; assist physicians during treatments and examinations; administer medications and prescribed treatments; complete admissions and discharges, and promote rehabilitation
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team, ensuring patient continuity of care by following individualized treatment plans
• Communicate with team members individually, at team meetings, and with written documentation as needed
• Provide direct patient care to include gathering vital signs, subjective and objective information, laboratory, EKG, and other diagnostic tests, perform basic hygiene care, and ordered treatments, and administer ordered non-intravenous medications
• Maintain accountability of all controlled substances according to federal and state regulations. Promote preventive and health maintenance care, including positive health behaviors and self-care skills through education and counseling
• Recognize signs and symptoms of medical or mental health care needs warranting additional professional expertise and report to appropriate member of the team
• Participate in the monitoring, requisition, and documentation of the use of medical supplies and equipment
• Document relevant data in the approved format and report to appropriate members of the multidisciplinary team
• Identify and maintain professional boundaries to preserve the integrity of the therapeutic process and relationship
• Proactive in performance improvement activities as demonstrated by participating in the Company's Continuous Quality Improvement (CQl) program (peer review; record reviews; membership on the CQI committee) and modifying clinical practices based on CQl recommendations
• Ensure compliance with all facility and Company policies, Federal and State laws, regulations, and guidelines including HIPAA
• Coordinate care closely with security staff while maintaining a positive, collaborative relationship
• Maintain ethical commitment to ensure confidentiality within the limits of a correctional environment
• Deliver care in a nonjudgmental/nondiscriminatory manner to protect the autonomy, dignity, and rights of patients
• Understand and comply with safety and security rules and regulations of the institution

Requirements

• Must hold valid LPN license in applicable state
• Must show current tuberculosis documentation and active CPR certification
• One year of work experience as a LPN preferred
• Experience in a correctional environment preferred

Qualifications

• Must hold valid LPN license in applicable state
• Must show current tuberculosis documentation and active CPR certification
• One year of work experience as a LPN preferred
• Experience in a correctional environment preferred

Skills

• Problem Solver
• Team Builder
• Communicator
• Effective Time Management
• Attention to Detail
• Reliable
• Stress Tolerance
• Clinical Acumen

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities

Pay

• $39,581 per year

Schedule

• Full-time