What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN Correctional Nurse position at VBeyond Healthcare?
Job description
Role: LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Contract : 13 weeks
Qualifications:
- Current LPN licensure in the state of practice.
- Minimum of 6 month of experience in Correction facility.
- Knowledge of COVID-19 symptoms, transmission, and prevention.
- Ability to assess and provide nursing care to elderly patients.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with healthcare team members.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
Responsibilities:
- Monitor patient’s vitals and record them in their file.
- Assist nursing and medical staff with basic medical tasks, such as administering medication.
- Update patient records in a confidential manner
- Evaluate the patient’s wellbeing, reporting any needs to medical staff.
- Explain treatments and procedures to patients and families.
- Move patients from wheelchairs, beds, and gurneys.
Requirements
- 1 years of corrections experience
- BLS/CPR Certificate
- State License
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $38.00 - $44.00 per hour
Physical setting:
- Corrections
Standard shift:
- Day shift
- Night shift
Supplemental schedule:
- Overtime
Weekly schedule:
- 3x12
- 5x8
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Torrington, WY 82240: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Corrections: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- LPN (Required)
- BLS / CPR (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $38 - $44