Role: LPN - Correctional Facility/Center
Location: Eloy, AZ
Type: FTE/Permanent
Must-Haves
- Graduate from an approved school of nursing with an AZ LPN license or "multi-state" Compact License
- A valid driver's license is required
Nice-To-Haves
- New graduates nurses will be considered
Job Description
The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for the performances of basic nursing duties to include execution of physician orders, operation of pill call, operation of sick call, and assisting the physician in examinations and treatments and performs technical/clinical procedures within the scope of his/her license. Assists in the professional management of the facility medical department.
The successful candidate should be able to perform ALL of the following functions at a pace and level of performance consistent with the actual job performance requirements.
Apply appropriate nursing skills in the care and treatment of residents.
Attend sick call with the physician to see inmates/residents; prepare a list of inmates/residents to be examined; prepare examining room and equipment.
Operate pill call, dispense medication and document as required by applicable policies and/or procedures.
Control medication, syringes and other medical supplies or equipment and inventory as required by established procedures.
Maintain absolute security and confidentiality of all medical records.