TEMP LPN/RN

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• LPN Certification from an accredited program and a valid, active, unrestricted in-state license (Washington) to practice as an LPN required.
• A minimum of one year of health care experience preferred.
• Regional Approval required.

Responsibilities

• Follows all integrity guidelines and procedures and ensures no manipulation of student data.
• Assists Wellness Director to coordinate and provide medical, mental and dental services for students.
• Complies with local and federal guidelines for the administration of all medications and maintenance of medical records.
• Maintains a clean, organized and sanitary environment within Wellness Services.
• Produces quality work/assignments in a thorough, timely and accurate manner.
• Maintains appropriate personal attendance, accountability and work productivity standards.
• Plans, prioritizes and organizes assignments to meet established goals and deadlines.
• Understands and applies job knowledge to effectively complete all required job responsibilities.
• Mentors, monitors and models the Career Success Standards as required by the PRH.
• Shows respect and courtesy to students and holds them accountable for their actions and behavior.
• Provides quality programs and services for students and ensures that quality is maintained and student needs are met.
• Pursues improvement and enhancement of programs and services.
• Exchanges ideas and information, both orally and in writing, in a clear and concise manner and contributes meaningfully to group efforts by offering relevant ideas and knowledge.
• Provides quality and timely information to DOL/Company when requested.
• Effectively articulates thoughts and ideas.
• Identifies problems, analyzes causes and evaluates appropriate solutions prior to taking or recommending actions.
• Follows up to ensure prompt/appropriate action is taken and that problems are in fact corrected.
• Works in partnership with staff from all Departments to ensure effective supervision and services are provided to students.
• Accepts direction and supervision from the Center Director/Center Duty Officer/Shift Manager to include assignments to temporarily perform job responsibilities of other departments and positions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Medical Services

• Assessment and diagnosis of illness and injury, to include:
• Cursory medical evaluation by a qualified health professional; must be completed within 48 hours after the student’s entry.
• Entrance physical examination by a qualified health professional within 14 days after entry using Job Corps approved history and physical forms.
• Required entry laboratory studies:
• Hemoglobin or hematocrit
• Pregnancy test (all females)
• Pap smear (all females ≥ 21 years of age)
• Chlamydia and gonorrhea testing
• HIV testing
• Urine drug screen
• Immunizations, to include boosters for incomplete immunization series, and hepatitis B vaccine for health occupations training students.
• Tuberculin skin test (Mantoux).
• Vision and hearing screening.
• Daily walk-in clinic and appointment system for above and for episodic illness or injury assessment by center physician and/or nurse.
• Inpatient unit visits for minor conditions, such as respiratory infections, or flu symptoms.
• Primary emergency care for illness and injury, including first aid and CPR, and secondary care within capabilities, e.g., injection of epinephrine, and immediate transfer to hospital emergency room for specialized diagnosis and treatment, if needed.
• Treatment of urgent and other conditions not needing specialized care and that are within the capabilities of qualified health professionals on staff.
• Management of chronic health conditions as directed by qualified health professionals.
• Referral to off-center physicians for detailed specialized assessment.
• Access to prescription medications.

Continuing Education

• The center Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) shall attend periodic continuing education conferences sponsored by the regional or national Job Corps offices.

Health Records

• The center Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) acknowledges that student health records belong to and are the sole property of Job Corps, and shall comply fully with federal HIPAA and state records laws.
• The center Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will document all services rendered in the students’ health records.