- Assists in sick call screening and physical examinations under the supervision of physicians and based upon the physician's orders and protocols. Records health care complaints and takes patient histories. Takes and records necessary vital signs for patients. Collects samples for laboratory examinations and issues routine medications. Records treatment provided according to physician's orders and protocol.
- Assists physicians in providing emergency health services in life threatening medical emergencies, including suicide prevention.
- Participates in the screening and primary management of providing health services to offender patients in confinement based upon physician's orders and using physician's protocols.
- Maintains examination rooms and checks operational status of health services equipment and supplies to ensure secure, ready to use status.
- Participates in continuing education and in-service training to maintain paraprofessional capability and proficiency.
- Maintains health services records and prepares designated reports as required.
- Conducts initial and ongoing medical examinations and assessments, documents results of assessments.
- Gives injections, takes blood pressure and temperatures.
- Prepares, administers and records medications.
- Collects urine, draws blood and administers oxygen.
- Cares for minor wounds (sterile techniques).
- Performs other duties as required
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Experience in providing health support services in a hospital, clinic, or infirmaries is highly desirable.
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
- Must have two (2) years of Licensed Vocational Nursing experience.
- Current CPR certification required.
- Experience working in an institutional or residential setting is preferred.
- Must possess a license to practice as a professional nurse.
- Continuous sitting for up to 2-3 hours
- Continuous periods of walking and standing for 4 or more hours per shift
- Occasional climbing stairs up to 3 times per shift
- Remaining awake and alert while on duty for 12 or more hours per shift
- Lifting and carrying up to 20 lbs periodically and lifting up to lbs rarely
- Frequently working on computer/tablets throughout the shift
- Frequent grasping, reaching, pushing, pulling, bending, twisting
- 401(k)
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Day shift
- Bonus opportunities
- Breakdown pay
- Completion bonus
- Differential pay
- Double time pay
- Hourly bonus
- Holidays
- Overtime
- Monday to Friday
- Rotating weekends
- Weekends as needed
- High school or equivalent (Required)
- Clinical: 1 year (Required)
- BLS Certification (Required)
- Nursing License (Required)
- Monroe, LA 71202: Relocate before starting work (Required)
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Description
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The LVN/LPNs are licensed to provide practical or vocational nursing care to patients in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, health units, homes, and community health organizations.
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The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to satisfactorily perform these essential functions without causing an undue hardship for the employer.
Job Type:
Full-time
Pay:
$21.00 per hour
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Work Location:
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