LPN

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Specifics

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) positions
• Correctional facility
• Full-time positions
• 40 hours per week
• Monday-Friday
• Night Shift
• Corrections Medicine Intake area

Facility Specifics

• Pre-trial correctional facility
• Inmates can be housed for a few hours to a few years depending on their legal status
• Facility can house up to 1200 residents
• Facility has a Medical Director on site Mon-Fri
• 24-hour APPs on site are available to assist with everything from medical consultation to responding to acute medical conditions

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Description of Work

Intake Department

• Assess patient upon arrival at the facility for immediate care needs and to assure medical stability before acceptance into the facility
• Obtain vital signs and history of current health problems, significant past medical history, current/historic mental health needs, and current/historic substance use
• Review the patient's current medications
• Obtain urine sample to assess for the possibility of medically dangerous withdrawal medications as well as medications needed for specific symptoms present upon intake
• Determine if the patient is fit for confinement in the facility
• Physicians, NPs, and PAs are consulted for complex cases
• Communication about care needs identified is documented and passed on to the nursing staff who will be assuming patient care
• Admitted patients are seen within 48 hours by a nurse who completes a comprehensive health assessment and begins a plan of care for the patient.
• Complete full medical history, repeat vital signs, and perform a nursing assessment
• Contact the pharmacy to verify any medications currently taken or recommended
• Obtain patient signature on a release form for release of information and to allow for access to outside medical, psychiatric, and pharmacy records for continuity of medical care
• Screen for risk of mood disorders or suicide using a standardized tool

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Requirements

• Active/Clear Nurse Licensure for the State of Missouri
• Minimum 1-year experience
• Clinical/corrections experience preferred
• Direct care experience within the previous year
• Active/Clear BLS (American Heart Association)
• Successful completion of screening/application requirements (e.g., competency testing, drug screening, background check)

Benefits

• Excellent pay
• Weekly payroll
• Direct deposit
• Referral Program
• Notification of Expiring Documents
• Earned Vacation
• Matching 3% Retirement Plan (Simple IRA)
• Medical Insurance (several plans to choose from)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short-term Disability Insurance
• Whole Life Insurance