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Correctional Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Posted Oct 24

License
LPN licenseCurrent valid state license.
Term
Permanent

Do you qualify?

License
Current valid state license.
Certification
Possesses an active CPR certification.
Also asks
Remains knowledgeable about specific state laws and regulations governing practice.

The workplace

Altruistic Health Services
Hiring organization

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  • What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
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  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
  • Which physical workplace and unit is this role for?
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Corrections is open from year one. RN and LPN roles both; some facilities take new grads.

Original listing

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_Shift: _12 hours (Dayshift & Nightshift)

$3.50/hr weekend differential

Experience & Requirements

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  • Current valid state license.
  • Possesses an active CPR certification.
  • Remains knowledgeable about specific state laws and regulations governing practice.

Employees must be able to perform the following

  • Required to exert up to 50 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects including the human body.
  • Required to kneel, stoop, crouch and/or crawl occasionally. Frequent walking throughout site; possibly to include walking up and down flights of stairs.
  • Must have and maintain sufficient strength, agility, and endurance to perform during stressful situations encountered on the job.
  • Must possess the physical endurance to walk swiftly when responding to emergencies; must be able to perform BLS.

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Responsibilities

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  • Responds to and initiates care for medical emergencies throughout the facility
  • Administers and documents medications on the Medication Administration Record. Documents all nursing care provided.
  • Physically assists physician in patient examinations and treatments.
  • Collects samples, specimens and cultures per physician orders.
  • Adheres to Standard Precautions and other appropriate infection control practices.
  • Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

A background check, security clearance and drug screening are required for this role.

Altruistic Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with federal and state employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract Pay: Up to $36.00 per hour

Benefits

  • 401(k) matching

Work Location: In person

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In Jarratt, VA

Jarratt, VA

Living costs about the same as the US average

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