Jail LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)

FUNCTION:

Accountable to the Jail Head Nurse for the quality, timelessness, and appropriateness of health care services provided in the St. Landry Parish Jail

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Reviews results of inmate admission date within three (3) working days.

· Triage daily health complaints of inmates according to priorities of needs.

· Conducts Sick Call on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday through a system of standing orders of the Jail Head Nurse.

· Maintains a clean and orderly Medic Room.

· Provides for the administration of medication according to physician’s orders.

· Maintains current/accurate medical record files.

· Maintains security in the medic room at all times

· Assists in training Correctional Officers in health related matters.

· Maintains adequate supplies and pharmaceutical stock.

· Coordinates Inmate Transfer procedures

· Accepts on-call coverage as assigned by Medical Supervisor

· Follows daily Corrections Security Policy/Procedures

MAJOR WORKER CHARACTERISTICS:

A. Knowledge of:

1. Jail Security procedures; and

2. Medical protocol in the corrections settings.

B. Ability to:

1. Work with inmates in corrections settings;

2. Supervise Correctional Officers in health related matters;

3. Write intelligible, complete, and concise nurse’s notes;

4. Deal with situations requiring tract, diplomacy, understanding, fairness, firmness, and good judgement; and

5. Establish and maintain a good working relationship with Correctional Officers.

C. Skills as required by a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Louisiana

D. Other:

1. Emotional stability:

2. Personal integrity; and

3. Attention to detail.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

12 hour shifts 6am-6pm. One week on , Sunday through Saturday. The following week will be Wednesday and Thursday. On 24 hour call at least one week per month or if Emergency arises.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $37,440.00 - $62,400.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $37,440 - $62,400