Travel LPN / LVN - $1,542 per week - Eloy Arizona

Company: CoreCivic of Tennessee, LLC - 5501 North La Palma
Location: Eloy, Arizona
Posted On: 01/14/2025

Certification Details
• BLS
• Arizona LPN License
  Job Details
  • The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for the performances of basic nursing duties to include execution of physician orders, operation of pill call, operation of sick call, and assisting the physician in examinations and treatments.
  • Assists in the professional management of the facility medical department.
  • Apply appropriate nursing skills in the care and treatment of inmates/residents.
  • Attend sick call with the physician to see inmates/residents; prepare a list of inmates/residents to be examined; prepare examining room and equipment.
  • Operate pill call, dispense medication and document as required by applicable policies and/or procedures.
  • Control medication, syringes and other medical supplies or equipment and inventory as required by established procedures.
  • Perform emergency procedures as needed.
  • Keep equipment and work area clean; utilize appropriate sanitation methods.
  • Document and report activities in accordance with established policies and/or procedures including medical file documentation.
    Job Requirements
    • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in Arizona is required.
    • Experience in a correctional or similar healthcare environment is preferred.
      Schedule Information
      • Rotating shifts may be required.
      • On-call duties may be necessary.
        Unit Specific Information
        • Work in a correctional environment with potential exposure to hostile situations.
        • Engage in functions in confined areas and perform rescue functions at accidents, emergencies, and disasters.
          Additional Details
          • Assist supervisor with evaluating the provision of all medical services to prevent the inappropriate use of duplication of those services.
          • Maintain absolute security and confidentiality of all medical records.
          • Closely monitor all potential catastrophic illnesses.
          • May audit pharmacy use for adherence to formulary.
          • Comply with all applicable pharmacy laws.
          • Observe and record inmate/resident behavior.
          • Inspect the medical unit for items that could be used as contraband by inmates/residents; securely store or safely dispose of supplies and equipment.
          • Assist with preparing and maintaining a variety of standard narrative, statistical, summary and/or operational records, reports and logs, using appropriate grammar.
          • Respond (via corporate counsel) to lawsuits; attend court hearings, when necessary. More...

                

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