Licensed Practical Nurse

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Wexford Health Sources, one of the nation’s leading innovative correctional health care companies, provides clients with experienced management and technologically advanced services, combined with programs that control costs while ensuring quality. For nearly two decades, Wexford Health has consistently delivered proven staffing expertise and a full range of medical, behavioral health, pharmacy, utilization management, provider contracting, claims processing, and quality management services.

Wexford Health has an exceptional opportunity for a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team of healthcare professionals at the Pinal County Detention Center in Florence, AZ. As a Licensed Practical Nurse, you will have the opportunity to work in a setting that is unique, challenging and always secure.

 

Wexford Health has an exceptional opportunity for a Full Time 36 hours per week  Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team of healthcare professionals at the Pinal County Detention Center in Florence, AZ. 

Now offering $10,000 Sign On Bonus 

Shifts: 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM + Every other weekend

 

POSITION SUMMARY

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for assisting in the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Under the supervision of Registered Nurses, directs and guides patient teaching activities commensurate with education and demonstrated competencies. Utilizes established medical record system as applicable throughout the scope of duties and responsibilities.

JOB RELATIONS

Supervision received	Direct supervision from Health Services Administrator or designee
Supervision exercised	Not Applicable
Relationships	Works effectively with medical and nursing staff, patients, patient families as appropriate, security staff at all levels, and administrative and support staff (i.e., pharmacy, laboratory, etc.)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Under the supervision of Registered Nurse, assist in the assessment of the physical, psychological and social dimensions of patients in the health care unit and, as necessary in the housing units.
2. Assist in planning and implementing individual treatment programs, in the health care unit and housing unit, by utilizing available resources and consulting with registered nurses, physicians and correctional officers.
3. Implement medical plan through administering medications and intervention in accordance with physician instructions.
4. Document nursing encounters, patient response, effectiveness, complications etc., and communicate information to supervisory personnel and physicians, in accordance with physician’s orders.
5. Assist in maintaining working and living areas and supplies in good order.
6. Serve as a member of a nursing care and treatment team, and assist physician as assigned.
7. Use available in-house resource personnel and departments for treatment/consultation.
8. Implement clinical and technical aspects of care in accordance with established policies and procedures.
9. Take vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure).
10. Apply and change dressings.
11. Provide for emotional and physical comfort and safety of patients.
12. Assist with activities of daily living with special attention to therapeutic significance.
13. Supervise inmates in the maintenance, cleanliness and sanitation of the environment.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrate respect dignity and confidentiality of patient information.
• Assists with orientation of new employees.
• Assesses personal and learning development needs.
• Comply with correctional facility policies and procedures
• Perform within the normal limits of the State Nurse Practice Act, Code of Ethics for Nurses, policies and procedures and facility policy/procedures and standards.
• The duties and responsibilities outlined herein are for payroll purposes only; employees may be assigned other duties as required.

 

Job Requirements:

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Office	Standard medical setting in a correctional facility, which includes daily interfacing with inmates, correctional staff, and health care personnel. Temperature extremes may be encountered while moving throughout the facility outdoors and indoors in buildings without air conditioning.
Travel	N/A

 

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Licensing	Current Arizona Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) License
Certification	Current CPR Certification
Education	Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
Preferred experience	Minimum of one (1) year of clinical experience; correctional experience preferred
Other preferred knowledge, skills and abilities	Strong interpersonal skills Strong verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated knowledge of, and performs nursing policies and procedures. Ability to maintain a set work schedule and report to work on a timely basis General math and analytical skills, and planning, administrative and organizational skills essential.  Ability to competently manage multiple priorities simultaneously. Ability to work in a stressful environment Ability to maintain confidentiality

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