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LPN Site Coordinator Full-Time Monday Friday - Clayton, AL, United States - QCHC Inc
Description
Basic Function and Scope of Responsibilities: The Site Coordinator provides for inmate medical care directly under the supervision of the Responsible Physician.
The Site Coordinator is responsible for coordination, management, and evaluation of all clinical nursing operations for designated site with a direct reporting relationship to Regional Director of Nursing.
He/she is responsible for ensuring all operations follow contract requirements, QCHC policies & procedures, and nursing standards of care.Pay Rate:
$26.50/hour
Free CEU's
Matching 401k
Now offering PayActiv so you have access to the money you have earned before pay day
Administrative duties
Ensure nursing coverage is provided for site in congruence with contractual requirements.
Foster support and cooperation with jail staff and administration to promote teamwork and fulfillment of QCHC's mission.
Utilize QCHC manuals, policies, and procedures to guide treatment of inmates and appropriate actions with nursing staff.
Ensure daily nursing task are completed within prescribed timeframe.
Assist the Medical Director/Director of Nursing in pharmacy utilization reviews.
Assist the Director of Nursing in evaluation of the following on an annual basis and as needed: Orientation Program, Competency Evaluations, Ongoing Education, CQI program and Annual Review.
Identify equipment and capital equipment needs and submit request to corporate.
Formulate and submit weekly and monthly reports to corporate
Attend ALL mandatory meetings.
Clinical Duties
Respond and intervein to all emergency situations
Conduct Patient Intake paperwork
Verify and obtain orders for patient medication
Conduct Sick Call clinic
Administer medications in accordance with nursing standards and correctional regulations
Complete ordered treatments, and collect ordered labs
Assist provider with Chronic Care Clinic
Monitor for and report changes in patient's condition
Accurately document all patient information, nursing care and interventions
Maintain patient confidentiality
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Requirements:
Valid License to practice nursing as a LPN in current state
Current CPR
Prefered Minimum of 1-2 years of nursing experience in a healthcare setting, with one year of experience in correctional healthcare preferred