Licensed Practical Nurse, Health Services Technician (Pendleton)

About the role

The Health Services Technician provides clinical, emergency care, and treatment to inmates in a correctional institution performing nursing functions under the supervision and written direction of a Registered Nurse (RN).

Responsibilities

• Recognizing signs and symptoms as they relate to the disease process
• Conducting nursing procedures including treatments
• Administering medications, identifying adverse side effects, and appropriate notification of RN or physician
• Using routine equipment such as stethoscopes, blood pressure cuffs, and oxygen
• Providing first aid and CPR
• Phlebotomy
• Assessing the severity of an emergency using triage format
• Developing a treatment plan for a life-threatening emergency and implementing independently
• Delegating non-nursing duties to unlicensed staff and providing direction to unlicensed staff
• Preparing accurate written documentation, records of nursing care given, and patient progress notes
• Making and executing a teaching program on medical issues for inmates, residents, or non-medical personnel
• Understanding and applying statutes and regulations regarding patient rights and confidentiality
• Aiding in writing Nursing Policy and Procedures
• Performing an EKG and taking appropriate referral action
• Responding tactfully with patients who are combative or hostile
• Communicating with patients regarding their condition and medical procedures
• Working effectively with a variety of professional and paraprofessional staff
• Using proper body mechanics to safely lift and maneuver patients and various medical equipment

Requirements

• Two (2) years of experience in the care and treatment of physically ill or injured patients, including training and/or experience in pharmacy and medical laboratory techniques and procedures.

Qualifications

• At the time of appointment, possess an Oregon Licensed Practical Nurse certification AND a valid First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Card.

Skills

• Skills in hygiene, sanitation, and sterilization procedures;
• Knowledge of microbiology and disease processes;
• Understanding of the Nurse Practice Act and the scope of practice as defined by personal license;
• Knowledge of nursing practices and procedures;
• Understanding of fundamentals of pharmacology, anatomy, physiology, and nutrition;
• Ability to research and develop educational programs articles and resource documents.

Benefits

• Family health, vision, and dental insurance
• Vacation, sick leave, and 11 paid holidays
• 21 days paid military leave for national guard and reserve components
• Optional short and long-term disability
• Term life insurance
• Full paid retirement program
• Oregon Saving Growth Plan
• Flexible spending accounts for health and childcare
• And more