LPN - Correctional Facility- St. Martin Parish- PRN

Description

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

About the role

This job provides care to inmates at the assigned correctional center within the framework of the Licensed Practical Nurse Act. Demonstrates professional responsibilities performed with a deputy present and is responsible for own practice.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1 year of relevant experience
• Current licensed practical nurse (LPN) license in state of practice
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from the American Heart Association

Skills

• Excellent organizational and good time management skills and ability to be self-directed and demonstrate good judgement
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with and maintain confidential information
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision

Responsibilities

• Administers medication to inmates
• Obtains medical history for new inmates
• Assesses new symptoms in triage
• Treats symptoms based on physician protocol
• Provides simple wound care as needed
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style
• Performs other related duties as assigned