LPN - Evening

Schedule

Working 12:00pm-10:00pm, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 30 hours per week, (10 hr shifts).

No Over Time is offered in this role.

• The facility population is significantly less than the Adult Correctional Facility.
• The campus is secure and closed, and Youth Correctional Officers are present at all times to ensure safety and security.
• Medication pass (med pass) is conducted door-to-door, utilizing a medication cart.
• You will be working under the supervision of, and in constant collaboration with, a state-employed LPN.

• Obtain and process blood, urine or their sample specimens
• Monitor, records and report changes in a youth’s vitals or health condition; administer medications to youth and observe youth for potential adverse medication reactions
• Conduct intake health screenings for newly incarcerated youth; provide direct patient and emergency care to youth; and provide emergency care to staff when necessary
• Consult and coordinate youth treatment plans with health services team members; obtain medical files and records
• Maintain medical files and records; and ensure medical supplies and equipment are stocked and accounted for
• Administer vaccinations; assist with annual tuberculosis (TB) skin tests;
• Performing other duties as assigned

• Professional nursing methods and techniques; observing and assessing behavior and progress of patients
• Problem-solving
• Verbal and written communication
• Abide by nursing regulations
• Listen, observe, assess and respond to medical emergencies
• Evaluate, analyze, make independent decisions
• Respond to medical issues/inquiries in a professional manner
• Work with professional and non-professional staff to ensure health and safety of residents
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships

• Must possess an active license to practice as an LPN in the ***

• Corrections Experience Preferred.