Posting number: 26-01406
Department: 252 Corrections - Fort Dodge Correctional Facility
Job classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
Posting type: Open & Promotional
Categories: Corrections, Health Services, Nursing
Assist the Registered Nurse(s) in providing health services for the general patient population to meet applicable policies and standards:
*Complete periodic health appraisals to both patients and staff according to DOC policy.
*Conduct a health clinic for patients in order to identify significant medical, mental health and/or dental issues, determine appropriate nursing interventions and make referrals as needed.
*Conduct physical examination of all reported patient injuries/illnesses, which may also include staff.
*Document required visits to patients in segregated status.
*Maintain an ongoing awareness of patients with potential for self-destructive behavior.
*Assess patients to identify appropriate mental health nursing interventions.
*Collaborate with members of an inter-disciplinary health team to plan, implement, coordinate, and evaluate patient care.
*Communicate as a member of the inter-disciplinary team, working with mental health staff and patients to address mental health concerns/issues.
*Respond to all medical emergencies and provide emergency health care by assisting the R.N.
*Complete discharge summaries on patients scheduled to leave.
*Practice nursing following State board practice standards for Licensed Practical Nurse.
*Assist the medical practitioner, dentist, psychiatrist as needed, providing accurate and precise communication and hands-on delivery.
*Transcribe and note practitioner orders electronically.
*Organize and coordinate services through daily schedules of appointments and clinic visits.
*Must be able to speak, write, and follow instructions in the English language.
*Complete lab services, including phlebotomy and EKGs as ordered.
*Assist with telemedicine and x-ray services.
*Complete central supply tasks of cleaning, packaging, and sterilizing medical supplies.
The licensed practical nurse will ensure proper administration and documentation of medications:
*Deliver medications to units/segregation as needed.
*Check in daily medication totes from pharmacy, stock medication carts, and administer self-administration medications per institutional procedure.
*Ensure that provisional stock supplies are accurate.
*Document medications administered electronically.
*Deliver written and verbal information to patients and off-site medical personnel.
*Administer treatments accurately.
The licensed practical nurse will demonstrate a commitment to personal professionalism:
*Define continuing educational needs and identify ways to meet these needs.
*Set appropriate priorities related to safety, needs, time, and resources.
*Communicate appropriately with other shits and departments to facilitate new plans and plan changes.
*Inspect and maintain medical equipment, including emergency equipment.
*Provide pertinent health-related training to patients and staff.
*Provide orientation of Health Services department to new employees and designated volunteers.
*Perform other tasks as assigned by the Registered Nurse, Nursing Services Director, and/or Nursing Supervisor.
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Licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse by the Iowa Board of Nursing or licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact Administrator's Agreement of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.
NOTE: Please include your State of Iowa or compact state license number and expiration date with your application
Compact license holders are required to obtain an Iowa license within 60 days
For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description.
More information regarding the Nurse Licensure Compact Administrators agreement of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing is available at the Nurse Licensure Compact.
Review the provisions of the statute that authorized the creation of the Nurse Licensure Compact at Chapter 152E, Iowa Code.
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