CORRECTIONAL LPN

PAY: $27/HR OR HIGHER DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE

POSITION PROFILE

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will evaluate inmates and provide comprehensive medical care while observing and maintaining the requirements of security within the County Jail. A correctional LPN will provide inmate services in an orderly, respectful, and disciplined manner, consistent with the professionalism expected of all Sheriff's Office employees. LPN will respond in emergency situations and perform additional correctional/administrative duties as assigned. LPN will work under the general guidance and direction of the contracted medical providers and the jail administration.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Complying with court orders, medical department rules and the policies and procedures of the Duchesne
County Sheriff's Office.
Assessing, planning, and delivering nursing care to detained and committed.
Coordinating multiple medical services for diagnosis and treatment as directed by the physician.
Maintaining aseptic techniques and infection control precautions as required.
Checking and changing surgical dressings as required.
Maintaining working knowledge of pharmacology, including drug reaction/overdose.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS

CPR certificate required upon hire and duration of employment.
Valid North Carolina driver's license required upon hire and duration of employment. Out of state driver's license will be accepted only if the individual is a permanent resident of that state.
Must take and successfully pass a pre-employment drug test, as well as submit to random, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident drug and alcohol testing.
LPN Licenses required upon hire and for duration of employment, 1 year of nursing experience with an administrative background or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities; to include—working knowledge of such programs as: Word, Excel, Goggle Docs.
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $ 27.00 Per Hour