What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN (Augusta, ME) position at Correctional Psychiatric Services?
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CPS Healthcare is a leader in providing comprehensive correctional health care services. Our focus is on providing high quality, compassionate care to all those we work with. Learn more about us at CPS Healthcare.
Job Description Summary
CPS Healthcare is looking to hire professional, dedicated, and caring RN nurses to join our team in providing health care to an inmate population in Augusta, ME.
Correctional nurses are a critical part of the multi-disciplinary team. They provide medical and mental health treatment and are responsible for the delivery of patient care through the nursing processes of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
● Collect data pertinent to health of inmate including lab specimens etc.
● Obtain history, vital sign as and gathers other appropriate data for utilization during
physician’s sick call.
● Treat inmates with problems according to established policies and procedures and refer other medical problems to the appropriate clinician.
● Use problem-oriented medical records system to chart using the SOAP format.
● Ensure physician’s orders are implemented.
● Assist with rounds in the medical housing unit.
● Ensure prescribed medications are administered as ordered, using the formulary, and in accordance with standard operating procedures.
● Apply knowledge of drugs and therapeutics in dispensing medications in a jail setting.
● Maintain security while dispensing medications.
● Implement procedures for patient transfers to medical facilities or outside health
providers.
● Prepare regularly scheduled reports and special reports as necessary.
● Participate in team meetings, in-service education, and other required meetings.
● Perform within the normal limits of state practice act, Code of Ethics for Nurses policies and procedures, facility policies and procedures and standards.
Type of position
Full-time, part time and per diem positions are available.
Minimum Requirements
Education: Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) nursing program.
License/ Certifications:
LPN License/ Maine
BLS Certification (Preferred)
CPR Certification (Preferred)
Other:
Must pass a facility background clearance.
Experience: At least one year of nursing experience is preferred.
Location
Kennebec County Jail Augusta, ME
Schedule
● 12-hour shifts
Salary range
New rates in effect. Contact us to learn more.
Benefits
● Comprehensive training on correctional health.
● 401(k)
● Dental insurance
● Health insurance
Contact
Inquiries welcome. Please email your questions and your resume to Geri Riendeau, Medical Recruiter
Why work in correctional healthcare?
● Correctional health is a highly specialized field that provides the opportunity to work in an energetic, multidisciplinary setting. When you start working in correctional
healthcare, you’ll be surprised of how quickly you gain new knowledge, experience, and how fast you develop new skills that will help you throughout the rest of your
professional career.
● A correctional setting provides great learning opportunities and the chance to explore different specialties as you work along with a multidisciplinary team.
Job Types: Part-time, Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
Application Question(s):
- Must be able to pass a facility background clearance
Experience:
- Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
- LPN License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $5 - $0