LPN CORRECTIONS
Company: Amergis
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: October 31, 2024
Job Description:
New Corrections LPN positions - St. Louis, MO
- Start Date 11/04/2024
- 13-week contract
- 36 hours/week
- Night Shift 7p-7a Sun/Mon/Tues
- Correction or Psych experience is preferred but not requiredThe
Corrections Licensed Practical Nurse works in close andimmediate
contact with adults and children in custody on a daily
basisproviding general and emergency nursing care in the Medical
and Ambulatorysection of the Corrections Facility while maintaining
facility securitystandards.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Utilizes the nursing process to plan, implement, treat and
evaluate the patient/inmate
- Integrates and implements referrals of inmates to the staff
physician, nurse practitioner, dentist, mental health
professional
- Looks for signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and
psychosocial changes in the patient's condition and reports to RN
and/or physician
- Collaborates with RN regarding the plan of care according to
evaluation, changes in medical plan of care, and
effective/ineffective nursing interventions
- Documents patient's response to nursing and other
interventions
- Monitors the safety and effectiveness of the environment and
equipment
- Participates in infection control activities as directed by
Infection Control Coordinator and/or nursing supervisor
- Participates in the orientation and continuing education of
staff as applicable
- Participates in the Health Quality Improvement Program as
applicable
- Adheres to all facility policy and procedure
- Follow security guidelines and protocol on tools/sharps counts
and ingress/egress policies at all times
- Performs other duties as assigned/necessaryMinimum
Requirements:
- Possesses a current Practical Nursing License in the applicable
state
- Minimum of one year experience in Corrections preferred
- Complies with all relevant professional standards of
practice
- Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency program
when applicable
- Current CPR if applicable
- TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
- Current Health certificate (per contract or state
regulation)
- Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
- Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job
site
- Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements
- Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from
appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to,
supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills;
proficiency in the English language is required
- Computer proficiency required
- Must be at least 18 years of ageBenefitsAt Amergis, we firmly
believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization
and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
- Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) savings plan
- Awards and recognition programs*Benefit eligibility is
dependent on employment status.About AmergisAmergis, formerly known
as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and
communities by connecting people to the work that matters since
1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network
of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any
hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and
innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to
deliver the best workforce solutions.Amergis is an equal
opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex,
gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion,
national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any
other characteristic protected by law.
Keywords: Amergis, St. Louis , LPN CORRECTIONS, Healthcare , Saint Louis, Missouri
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