Licensed Practical Nurse - Jefferson County Jail (Sign-on Bonus Available)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides and delivers quality patient care within an assigned unit and recommends clinical quality improvement efforts.

• Performs diagnostic tests according to established protocols and procedures.

• Performs patient assessments, vital signs, administers medication, and provides wound care and emergency first aid.

• Maintains necessary clinical records, collects data and prepares reports on activities. 

• Provides individualized treatment plans, interventions and administer medications as directed by Health Care Practitioners.

• Collaborates with other healthcare team members to implement a plan of care and education to maintain health and prevent complications. 

• Attends mandatory training sessions and staff meetings as needed.

• Assists with basic clinical tasks, including supporting other designated areas in the facility as needed, in coordination with leadership to ensure continuity and quality of care.

• Ensures compliance with all federal, state and local regulations.

• Performs other duties as assigned to support FCH’s goals, objectives and values.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

• Knowledge and expertise in public health, and the diagnosis and treatment of individuals.

• Ability to provide proper patient care and adhere to protocols.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced correctional healthcare environment.

• Maintain positive, collaborative working relationships with patients, leadership, staff, the public and external partners.

• Possess strong judgment, discretion, high level of confidentiality, flexibility and integrity.

• Ability to quickly assess medical emergencies and implement appropriate interventions effectively and calmly.

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

• Strong decision-making skills in high-pressure situations, balancing medical care with security concerns. 

• Strong attention to detail, follow-up and timely completion of assigned tasks.

• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.