Licensed Practical Nurse - Full Time Day Shift

Company: Wexford Health Sources Inc
Location: Plainfield
Posted on: June 12, 2021

Job Description:

Correctional LPN Needed!

Working in corrections is something that most have never thought about in the medical field but it can be very rewarding. Working as a nurse in corrections offers medical diversity and autonomy while working in an exceptionally nice medical unit.

Guaranteed hours!

This posting is for a

Full Time

LPN Night Shift 6pm - 6:30am 3/12's per week!

Plainfield Correctional Facility in Plainfield, IN.

LPN Shift Differentials

Weekday Eve - $2.75

Weekday Night - $3.00

Weekend Day - $1.00

Weekend Eve - $3.75

Weekend Night - $4.00

We're proud to offer a competitive benefits package including:

• Annual review with performance increase
• Generous paid-time off program that combines vacation and sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Comprehensive health insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Dental and Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement saving plans with employer match!
• Company-paid short-term disability
• Healthcare and dependent care spending account

Wexford of Indiana LLC is a member of the Wexford family of companies: a group of the nation's leading innovative correctional health care companies. Wexford provides clients with experienced management; technologically advanced services; and programs that control costs while ensuring quality of care. For more than two decades, the Wexford companies have consistently delivered proven staffing expertise and a full range of medical, behavioral health, pharmacy, utilization management, provider contracting, claims processing, and quality management services.

At Wexford of Indiana LLC, our philosophy is that health care should not be considered a luxury for anyone. We simply care for those in need and the corrections environment is our venue.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direct supervision of the designated Wexford Health manager and clinical supervision from the Director of Nursing, Registered Nurses, Medical Director and/or Indiana DOC personnel as appropriate, the LPN is responsible for assisting in the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation; Under the guidance of Registered Nurses, directs and guides patient teaching activities commensurate with education and demonstrated competencies.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

The Licensed Practical Nurse shall provide a range of services to the center including assessment, medication delivery, non-professional nursing care duties and assisting Registered Nurses and medical personnel. Under the supervision of a Physician or Registered Nurse, performs non-professional nursing care duties in the assessment of the physical, psychological and social dimensions of patients in the Health Care Unit and, as necessary in the housing units.

• Assists in planning individual treatment programs by utilizing available resources in planning care and consults with registered nurses, physicians and correctional officers.
• Assists in implementing individual treatment programs in the Health Care Unit and, as necessary, in the housing unit.
• Implements clinical and technical aspects of care in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Implements medical plan through administering medications and intervention in accordance with physician instructions.
• Documents nursing encounters, patient response, effectiveness, complications, etc., and communicates information to supervisory personnel and physicians, in accordance with physician orders. Observes, records and reports symptoms, reactions, and changes in the condition of all patients.
• Uses available in-house resource personnel and departments for treatment/consultation. Carries out designated nursing procedures.
• Respects dignity and confidentiality of patients.
• Takes vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure).
• Applies and changes dressings.
• Provides for emotional and physical comfort and safety of patients.
• Assists with activities of daily living with special attention to therapeutic significance.
• Assists in maintaining working and living areas and supplies in good order.
• Serves as a member of a nursing care and treatment team.
• Assists with orientation of new employees
• Assists physician as assigned.
• Supervises inmates in the maintenance, cleanliness and sanitation of the environment.
• Administers medications and injections
• Assesses personal and learning development needs.
• Plans and implements program to meet identified needs through in-service attendance and other format and informal means.
• Demonstrated knowledge of, and performs nursing policies and procedures.
• Supports philosophy, objectives and goals of nursing department.
• Performs within the normal limits of the State Nursing Practice Act, Code of Ethics for Nurses, policies and procedures and facility policy/procedures and standards.
• Maintains the confidentiality of inmate records.
• Approaches change in a positive manner.
• Makes suggestions for improving work conditions to the Medical Director.
• Accepts constructive criticism in stressful situations.
• Upon receiving the necessary training and/or instruction, perform other duties as required or assigned.
• Conforms to Wexford Health Sources, Inc., and facility regulations as appropriate, to include, but not be limited to:
• Dress code
• Schedule/time sheet/time clock
• Safety and security regulations
• Procedure for sick leave/vacation time/education seminars

The duties and responsibilities outlined herein are for payroll purposes only; employees may be assigned other duties as required.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Standard medical setting in a correctional facility, which includes daily interfacing with inmates, correctional staff, and health care personnel. Temperature extremes may be encountered while moving throughout the facility outdoors and indoors in buildings without air conditioning.

Job Requirements:

The following requirements list the minimum to qualify. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.

TRAVEL: Minimal travel required.

LICENSING: Currently licensed as an LPN in the state of Indiana

CERTIFICATION: Current CPR certification

EDUCATION: Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: One (1) year clinical experience

EOE/M/F/D/V

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