P/t Lpn - Conroe, United States - The GEO Group

The GEO Group

Verified Company

Conroe, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Overview:
This position participates in the implementation and evaluation of the detainees/inmates' health

care needs and provides comprehensive nursing care while observing and maintaining the

requirements of security.

Responsibilities:

Under an RN's direction, develops nursing care plans on detainees/inmates.
Performs a complete physical assessment and medical history as required on each

detainee/inmate entering the correctional system, if permitted by the client. Medical

problems are referred to the physician for extended evaluation.

Assists physician with sick call by screening patients and performing minor surgical

procedures. Treats detainees/inmates with problems within professional capabilities and

refers other medical problems to the appropriate physician.

Ensures the implementation of physician's orders. Ensures that prescribed medications are

administered as ordered using the formulary. Applies knowledge of drugs and therapeutics

in administering medication.

Makes observation rounds on patients, and records in progress notes. Evaluates symptoms,

reactions, and progress of patients on periodic basis, charts, and reports problems to

management.

Maintains security while administering medications and is continually cognizant of the

potential hazard of drug hoarding and trafficking among detainees/inmates. Maintains noninvolvement

in the security aspects of care.

Destroys and properly disposes of all needles/syringes.
Prepares regularly scheduled reports and special reports as necessary.
Documents all detainee/inmate contacts. Maintains confidentiality of medical records.
Maintains compliance with industry and company policies for accreditation.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Pay:
Pay USD $30.00/Hr. to USD $30.00/Hr.