LVN/LPN / LVN/LPN / Florida / Any / Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Job

• Profession: Licensed Practical Nurse(LPN)


• Location: Pensacola, Florida


• Service Setting: Correctional Facility


• Job Type: Contract


• Start Date: ASAP


• Contract Term: 3 years


• Shift/Schedule: (Sun - Sat) 6a to 6p or 6p to 6a (36/48hrs weekly)


• Shift Type: Nights

• Florida License


• LPN Certification


• BLS


• Correctional experience preferred

• Participates in the screening, evaluation, and care of inmates in a variety of settings which includes sick call, mental health care, chronic illness clinics, the infirmary, and confinement while under the supervision of a physician and/or registered nurse.


• Provides treatment and medication administration as per physician and mid-level practitioner orders.


• Performs specific nursing tasks including vital signs, venipuncture, and IV therapy (must have phlebotomy and IV certifications).


• Provides appropriate nursing interventions in emergency situation.


• Responsible for complete and accurate documentation of care provided in the inmate's health record.


• Maintains health services records logs and assists with data entry within the scope of nursing related items.


• Maintains accountability of all controlled substances and prescription medications according to federal and state laws and organizational regulations.


• Participates in the monitoring, requisition, and documentation of the use of medical supplies and equipment.


• Provides supervision for non-licensed health care staff.


• Participates in inmate educational health programs.


• Coordinates with medical, dental, mental health, and ancillary personnel, as required, to ensure continuity of care.


• Participates in continuing education and in-service training to maintain professional capabilities and proficiency.


• Assists in the training and orientation of new employees.


• Other related duties as assigned.