Psychiatric Lpn

Job Description Job Details

• Full Time Contract Position for 3 Months with option to extend
• Psychiatric Correctional Facility in Lubbock, TX
• 6:00AM - 6:00PM - Rotating 4 on/4 off Schedule

• Provides nursing services, treatments and diagnostic and preventive procedures appropriate for inmate care and safety
• Interprets physicians' orders
• Administers prescribed medication
• When physician is present, assists physician with sick call
• Applies surgical dressings and bandages
• Provides emergency first aid care
• Checks and records vital signs
• Instructs inmates concerning discharge planning
• Observes signs and symptoms during sick call when physician is not present
• Reports reactions to treatments and medications as well as changes in the inmates' emotional or physical condition
• May instruct and supervise correctional staff concerning inmate health care and needs
• Consults with supervisor on problem cases
• Checks and orders supplies - Maintains accurate medical records
• Provides health care education inmates

• Active Texas LPN License
• Graduate of a Licensed Practical/Vocational Nursing Program
• Current BLS Healthcare Provider Certification
• Minimum of 1 year of Psych Experience
• Minimum of 1 year of Med/Surg or LTAC experience
• Ability to do a lot of different jobs - Clinic, in-patient, med pass, out-patient, wound care, cell side care, ER, critical care