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Licensed Practical Nurse II FCI Allenwood PA

W ork Location Bureau of Prisons

Federal Correctional Institution-Allenwood

Health Services Department

2 US-15, Route 15, 2 miles North, Allenwood, PA 17810

Citizenship Requirements : Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Clearance Requirements : National Background Check with Inquires, Fingerprints and Drug Screen.
T ype of Employment : Full-Time, 40 hours per week.
E s t imate Pay : $29.95 to $37.01 / hour.
P aid Time Off per Year : Up to 80-hours per year, occurring on day one.
S i ck Leave per Year : Up to 56-hours per year, occurring on day one.
P aid Federal Holidays : Eleven (11) Paid Federal Holidays

W orking Hours The Licensed Practical Nurse will normally work from Monday through Friday from 6 : 00am to 4 : 00pm with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break. The Licensed Practical Nurse will not work more than 40 hours a week.

Su mm ary of Duties The Licensed Practical Nurse will provide services such as reading and interpreting prescriptions and medication orders written by medical staff, selecting and retrieving medications of the correct strength and dosage form prescribed, transcribing prescription data to labels using computer systems, preparing prescriptions for review by a pharmacist prior to dispensing, giving pertinent patient instructions when appropriate, and completing stock medication orders as instructed by the pharmacist.

Qualifications

Must be a graduate from an accredited school of Vocational Nursing or program.

Licensed in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Board of Nursing.

Hold a License by National Council for State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN), the Nurse Licensure Compact,

Must have at least six (6) months or more years of experience as an LPN in healthcare.

Must be Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certified either by the American Red Cross (ARC)or the American Heart Association (AHA).

Copies of all certification and resume must be forward with your application.

Attire The License Practical Nurse is expected to wear professional clothing while on duty (scrub uniforms are approved). The attire worn shall also be appropriate for the correctional environment in which the contractor will be performing. The License Practical Nurse is prohibited from wearing khaki or green clothing of any type as this is the color clothing the Adults in Custody (AIC) population wear.

Duties and Responsibilities

Perform duties as required but accept only those nursing assignments that are commensurate with his / her educational preparation, training, experience, and nursing licensure laws.

Provide direct patient care services in accordance with legal, ethical, and institutional standards through the evaluation of patients and therapeutic treatment as ordered by Health Services clinical staff.

Perform nursing duties within the scope of the current licensure.

Administer medications as prescribed i.e., by mouth, intradermally, subcutaneously, or intramuscularly.

Assist with distribution of medications at pill line.

Monitor and evaluate the response to therapy.

Perform skin testing.

Perform venipuncture for the purpose of obtaining laboratory specimens.

Record and document patient care activities on appropriate records such as health history.

Record diagnostic testing, i.e., venipuncture for laboratory studies, visual acuity testing, EKGs (per instructions from mid-level practitioners or physicians).

Process lab work to include filing daily.

Maintain accurate logs of all reports in accordance with Bureau of Prisons and AAAHC policy. Screen laboratory tests / results for normal / abnormal lad values and notify the physician or physicians.

Ensure all sharps are secured, accounted for, stored and disposed of according to institutional and national policy.

Assist the mid-level practitioners and physicians in the management and oversight of chronic care clinics.

Review clinical records to ensure data is entered legibly and in the appropriate section of the medical record.

Possess knowledge of the treatment of chronic health problems, i.e., hypertension, diabetes, and asthma.

Initiate emergency care as needed according to community standards.

Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.

Adhere to infection control policies and procedures.

Ability and skill to operate EKG and laboratory equipment.

Knowledge of mental health disorders and must have the ability to screen for gross mood changes.

Ability to provide basic first aid, prevention care, and guidance in treating a variety of common illnesses / injuries.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS :

Competitive Compensation package

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental and vision options.

Outstanding career growth potential.

ABOUT US :

Fidelity Partners is a Inc. 5000, USA company thatprovides medical, technical, logistical, and administrative services to thefederal government and commercial Clients across the country. Fidelity offerscompetitive salaries and benefits packages.

Qualified applicants are encouraged tolearn more about us at www.fidelitypartners.org or call us at (210) 822-4005or Join our Team

Fidelity Partners provides equalemployment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age,disability, or in accordance with applicable federal state, and local laws(EoE).

Package Details

Salary : $30 - $37

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