Licensed Practical Nurse

2 weeks ago

Pensacola, Florida, United States Escambia County, FL Full time

Close Date:
September 30, 2024

The incumbent of this position provides general patient care and basic patient education.

The incumbent takes direction from the Nurse Manager and the Registered Nurse-In-Charge and follows medical orders from physicians and mid-level providers.

The work site for this position is the Escambia County Jail

This is a "mandatory-testing" position that requires Drug Testing.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Follows all related federal, state, jail health care, and Escambia County Board of County Commissioners policies, regulations, and guidelines

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

Performs other related duties as assigned

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

Training and Experience:
Certification in Florida as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements

Licenses and Certifications:
State of Florida Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) License

Must possess a Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification at the time of employment

Security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:
Correctional nursing experience

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics (KSAOs):
federal, state, correctional health care standards, institutional policies and regulations and accreditation and certification requirements

clinical operations and procedures

all facets of professional nursing, patient care, infection control, safety, quality assurance and institutional practices

performing clinical nursing procedures

writing

communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interpersonal relations with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction

prepare and process laboratory samples using established protocols

work effectively with a diverse community

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

County-wide Employee Responsibilities:


All Escambia County BCC employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Escambia County BCC's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.


All Escambia County BCC employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.


Emergency Management Responsibilities:
During emergency conditions, the incumbent of this position will automatically be considered an emergency service worker.

This employee is subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and is expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.


Physical Requirements:


Positions in the class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, talking, hearing, seeing, finger and hand dexterity as well as repetitive motions.


Very Heavy Work:

Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.


Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, blood and other bodily fluids, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, work space restrictions, intense noises and travel.


Benefits/Compensation Package:

  • Medical / Dental / Vision plans
  • Prescription coverage
  • Employee health clinic
  • Employee fitness centers
  • Employer-sponsored retirement plan or an investment plan
  • Deferred Compensation Plan
  • Flexible Spending Account(s)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Annual/Sick Leave or Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Group Life Insurance

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