What are the responsibilities and job description for the LVN LPN III position at Parker County Jail?
- Assists in sick call screening and physical examinations under the supervision of physicians and based upon the physician’s orders and protocols. Records health care complaints and takes patient histories. Takes and records necessary vital signs for patients. Collects samples for laboratory examinations and issues routine medications. Records treatment provided according to physician’s orders and protocol.
- Assists physicians in providing emergency health services in life threatening medical emergencies, including suicide prevention.
- Participates in the screening and primary management of providing health services to offender patients in confinement based upon physician’s orders and using physician’s protocols.
- Maintains examination rooms and checks operational status of health services equipment and supplies to ensure secure, ready to use status.
- Participates in continuing education and in-service training to maintain paraprofessional capability and proficiency.
- Maintains health services records and prepares designated reports as required.
- Conducts initial and ongoing medical examinations and assessments, documents results of assessments.
- Gives injections, takes blood pressure and temperatures.
- Prepares, administers and records medications.
- Collects urine, draws blood and administers oxygen.
- Cares for minor wounds (sterile techniques).
- Performs other duties as required
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