LPN Licensed Practical Nurse Full-Time Night Shift -Hamilton County

QCHC

Chattanooga, Tennessee

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, CPR Certification, Clinical Medicine, Correctional Health, Employee Orientation, Healthcare, Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse, Medication Administration, Medications, Nursing, Patient Admissions, Patient Confidentiality, Pharmacy, Regulations, Staff Training, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Chattanooga, Tennessee
POSTED
12 days ago

Basic Function and Scope of Responsibilities: Under the supervision of the Site Administrator/Coordinator the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides nursing services to patients within a correctional environment. The LPN delivers nursing care as directed by the Physician within the scope of the State Board of Nursing Practice for the LPN.

 

Pay Rate: $35/hour

Shift differential $3.00/hr Night Shift Only

 

  • Respond and intervene to all emergency situations
  • Conduct Patient Intake paperwork
  • Verify and obtain orders for patient medication
  • Conduct Sick Call clinic
  • Order / maintain supply of patient medication from pharmacy
  • Administer medications following nursing standards and correctional regulations
  • Complete and document ordered treatments, patient care, and collection ordered labs
  • Assist provider with Chronic Care Clinic and Provider sick call visit
  • Monitor for, report and document changes in patient's condition
  • Accurately document all patient information, nursing care and interventions
  • Ensure daily nursing task are completed within prescribed timeframe.
  • Maintain patient confidentiality
  • Assist with training and orientation of new personnel
  • Follow QCHC policies, procedures & guidelines
  • 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.

 

Benefits

  • Malpractice Insurance provided by QCHC
  • Matching 401K
  • PayActiv for early access to pay
  • Referral Program
  • EAP Program
  • FinFit for Financial Wellness
  • Working Advantage Discount Program
  • Holiday Pay
  • BCBS Health Insurance - Full time Employees or equivalent hours
  • Dental, Vision, Supplemental Insurance - Full Time Employees
  • PTO - Full Time Employees
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Requirements:

  • Successful completion of an Accredited Vocational/Technical School
  • Current and valid LPN or LVN license
  • Current CPR
  • Minimum of one year of clinical experience as an LPN in a health care setting.
  • One year of experience in a correctional health care setting is preferred.

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