What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse position at PIXIFILE?
Responsibilities-
• Perform basic nursing duties, including executing physician orders, managing pill call and sick call, and assisting in examinations and treatments within the scope of the nursing license.
• Support the professional management of the medical department.
• Provide nursing care and treatment to inmates/residents.
• Attend sick call with the physician, preparing a list of inmates/residents for examination and setting up the examining room and equipment.
• Dispense medications during pill call and document as required.
• Manage medications, syringes, and medical supplies, maintaining inventory as per procedures.
• Execute emergency procedures as necessary-
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment and work areas using proper sanitation methods.
• Document and report activities according to established policies and procedures, including medical recoros.
Requirements-
• Graduate from an approved school of nursing with a certificate as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Must be licensed in the state of employment.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• BLS (Basic life support) from AHA is required.
• LPN License is required.
Skills-
Assist supervisor with evaluating the provision of all medical services to prevent the inappropriate use of duplication of those services.
Maintain absolute security and confidentiality of all medical records.
• Communicate effectively with all parties, exercising tact and juegment.
• Evaluate safety requirements for a secure environment.
• Conduct investigations; exercise judgment on disciplinary actions.
• Manage verbal abuse from inmates in hostile settings.
• Build effective working relationships; handle difficult interactions.