What are the responsibilities and job description for the Correctional Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position at Altruistic Health Services?
Shift: 12 hours (Nightshift)
- 6 Month Contract
Experience & Requirements:
Current valid state license for Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse.
Possesses an active CPR certification.
Remains knowledgeable about specific state laws and regulations governing practice.
Employees must be able to perform the following:
1. Required to exert up to 50 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects including the human body.
2. Required to kneel, stoop, crouch and/or crawl occasionally. Frequent walking throughout site; possibly to include walking up and down flights of stairs.
3. Must have and maintain sufficient strength, agility, and endurance to perform during stressful situations encountered on the job.
4. Must possess the physical endurance to walk swiftly when responding to emergencies; must be able to perform BLS.
Responsibilities:
Responds to and initiates care for medical emergencies throughout the facility
Administers and documents medications on the Medication Administration Record. Documents all nursing care provided.
Physically assists physician in patient examinations and treatments.
Collects samples, specimens and cultures per physician orders.
Adheres to Standard Precautions and other appropriate infection control practices.
Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
A background check, security clearance and drug screening are required for this role.
Altruistic Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with federal and state employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability.
About Altruistic Health Services
Altruistic Health Services purpose is to function as a supplemental staffing agency. Compassionate, competent healthcare providers make up this dynamic workforce. This group of elite nurses and healthcare providers will step in to deliver the highest level of care in facilities that are short staffed and need temporary staffing relief.