Correctional Licensed Practical Nurse (767530) Job at TulaRay, Somerset, PA

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  • TulaRay
  • Somerset, PA

Job Description

Description::

• Performs all aspects of general nursing care and clinical duties for which licensing and training apply
• Reports to work on a regular basis and performs duties for the entire work shift.
• Must be available to work overtime as required by management.
• Must negotiate stairways in housing units to provide nursing assistance when called to the site.
• Interacts with inmate clients to resolve conflicts related to their health care and to supervise them as they work in the medical department.
• Communicate both written and orally effectively.
• Lift and/or support to reposition, transfer, and ambulate inmates.
• Push and pull to move inmates in geri-wheel chairs and meal/medication carts.
• Manual dexterity of upper extremities to perform direct patient care.
• Corrected vision to be able to visually assess inmates and maintain personal safety.
• Must hear sufficiently to communicate and/or telephone, and use of stethoscope.

Implements nursing care plans as assigned and directed by the Registered Nurse or Physician by checking vital signs, administering medications, performing treatments, utilizing restorative techniques, and activities of daily living, and reinforces education in order to ensure quality service is provided.

Assesses inmates’ needs by appropriate observations and reports physical and emotional behavior of inmates.

Prepares and administers medications ordered by the physician and records the administration of medications and treatments.

Carries out therapeutic treatment prescribed or ordered for the inmate.

Adheres to all infection control procedures.

Completes or assists inmates with daily living activities and hygiene to insure basic physical care needs are met.

Inventories supplies and equipment and maintains adequate stock of all treatment areas.

Assists in preparing medical incident reports on injuries or sudden illnesses of inmates.

Sterilizes supplies and instruments using chemical and steam methods.

Administers visual acuity, telebinocular examinations, ekg’s. etc.

Responds to emergencies and administer first aid and CPR when appropriate medical conditions are present.

Maintains job skills by attendance at mandatory in-service, out-service and meetings.

About Us:

TulaRay partners with clients to create staffing solutions that meet unique organizational needs. Our services are designed to reduce administrative burdens, protect your brand, and improve assignment time-to-fill. We believe that mutually successful client relationships are built on lasting quality and exceptional customer service. We pride ourselves on our uncompromising commitment to high-quality emergency management & healthcare personnel, while ensuring that our clients are taken care of with personalized attention. TulaRay manages total compliance and respectfully supports hundreds of professionals and patient-centered programs.

TulaRay is proud to be an affirmative action employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by visiting our website at tularay.com

Job Tags

Contract work, Shift work,

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