What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facility Nurse position at Lafourche Parish Juvenile Justice Facility?
The Facility Nurse, under the supervision of a licensed physician, shall be responsible for ensuring that necessary medical care is provided to all residents. The Facility Nurse is administratively responsible to the Program Director.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Utilizing the Three Pillars of TBRI: felt safety, connection and self-regulation in the administration of medical services;
- TBRI and other Trauma-based interventions shall be used to teach appropriate alternatives;
- To evaluate child’s physical health upon admit. Examine for bruises, injuries, or present physical ailments.
- To obtain as accurate an account of past medical history on child upon admit.
- Scheduling of all medical appointments, including dental and optical, along with assisting with transport to these appointments.
- Assist with physical examination performed by facility physician.
- Evaluation and assessment of any minor or major injuries or ailments that occur.
- Distribution of standard medication on a routine basis to the three units.
- Daily sick call to each unit.
- Provide evaluation and sick calls to residents at school when needed.
- To ensure that all professional staff are instructed and certified in appropriate first aid and CPR training.
- Administer TB skin test to new employees and residents.
- Counseling to residents concerning illness or ailments that they may feel they need outside assistance with. (STD, Family Planning)
- Supervise and manage on-going prescription medication for the residents within the facility.
- Maintain medical records and do follow-up on residents having specific medical, dental and/or visual problems.
- Transport residents to and from scheduled appointments and off-campus activities.
Qualifications:
The Facility Nurse shall be licensed as a LPN or RN by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $25