Sr Correctional LVN

About the role

Employees in this classification are experienced LVNs responsible for performing a wide variety of patient care activities in an assigned correctional facility. Work performed under the direction of a regional director of nursing, staff nurse and/or physician as part of a total health care team in providing complete evaluations to patients. Works under the direct supervision of regional director of nursing, staff nurse or physician. May instruct coworkers and supervise them in the performance of special procedures. Work performed as part of a total correctional managed health care team in providing safe and competent care to patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical oversight and guidance to LVNs and other non-licensed clinical support staff as appropriate for LVN scope of practice.
• Deliver basic nursing care within scope of LVN practice, including vital signs, wound care, medication administration, lab draws/phlebotomy, and other treatments.
• Process patient sick call requests according to policy.
• Assist in sick call, chronic care clinics, intake screenings, and other clinic visits.
• Monitor patient