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Practical Nursing Specialist

2 months ago

Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States Calcasieu Parish Police Jury, LA Full time
Compensation: $22.47 Hourly

Work Type: Full-Time

Department: Calcasieu Correctional Center

Position Overview

This role represents a key level within the Health Services framework.

Individuals in this position are responsible for managing and delivering healthcare services to designated groups. Key responsibilities may encompass administering medications, providing first aid, conducting medical assessments and vaccinations; organizing medical examinations and procedures; maintaining comprehensive records; instructing on First Aid and CPR; planning and executing health clinics; educating clients and staff on health matters; procuring medical supplies; completing necessary documentation; and ensuring adherence to relevant standards and regulations. Individuals may also oversee junior staff.
Key Responsibilities

(The following duties are illustrative of the range of tasks that may be performed. The absence of specific duties does not exclude them from the role if they are similar or related.)
  • Delivers healthcare services to the community, addressing a spectrum of needs, including emergency first aid, treatment of illnesses and injuries, administration of vaccines, scheduling of medical assessments, performing urine tests, and dispensing medications.
  • Organizes, files, and retrieves various records, reports, and documentation, including patient data, legal paperwork, and certifications.
  • Facilitates health-related training sessions, classes, and certification programs.
  • Manages inventory and supply levels; places orders as necessary.
  • Performs additional duties as required.
Psychiatric LPN Duties
  • All core responsibilities listed above, plus:
  • Conducts psychiatric evaluations and assessments using established methodologies. Coordinates psychiatric appointments with Advanced Practitioner clinics.
  • Directly manages Advanced Practice clinics for medical patients, particularly in relation to case presentations.
  • Monitors treatment and testing for complex medical and psychiatric cases.
  • Provides support to current staff during emergencies, staffing shortages, medication administration, and other assigned tasks.
Float LPN Duties
  • All core responsibilities listed above, plus:
  • Provides care across various settings, including juvenile and adult populations and employee health clinics.
Supervisory Functions
This role does not entail supervisory responsibilities for lower-level staff. However, it may assist higher management in coordinating tasks such as prioritizing and delegating work, conducting performance reviews, ensuring staff training, maintaining compliance with policies, and fostering a safe work environment.
Qualifications

Education and Experience
A High School Diploma or equivalent (GED), completion of Licensed Practical Nurse training, and two years of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse; or a comparable combination of education and experience that enables the individual to perform the essential duties of the position.

Licensing Requirements
Licensed Practical Nurse. Preferred certifications in Phlebotomy and IV therapy. Valid Driver's License as mandated by state regulations.

Essential Skills
To excel in this role, an individual must effectively perform each essential duty. The following skills are representative of the knowledge, abilities, and skills required. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Knowledge
  • Nursing principles and practices.
  • Medical terminology.
  • Protocols for medical treatment.
  • Pharmaceuticals.
  • Common illnesses and diseases.
  • Training methodologies.
  • Recordkeeping practices.
  • Inventory management.
Skills
  • Professional interaction with patients while maintaining confidentiality.
  • Provision of healthcare services.
  • Assessment of injuries and illnesses.
  • Scheduling and conducting medical tests.
  • Performing blood draws and IV administration under supervision.
  • Dispensing medications under supervision.
  • Administering injections.
  • Providing first aid.
  • Maintaining confidentiality.
  • Preparing medical documentation.
  • Managing inventory.
  • Facilitating training and engaging in continuing education.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills for interaction with colleagues and the public.
Physical Requirements
  • The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
  • This position typically requires reaching, standing, walking, handling, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
  • Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible force constantly to move objects.
  • Incumbents may be exposed to blood and other bodily fluids.
Work Environment
  • The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
  • While performing duties, employees may regularly interact with incarcerated individuals who may exhibit volatile or aggressive behavior.
  • Employees may frequently face risks such as electrical hazards and occasionally be exposed to wet conditions, extreme temperatures, and elevated areas.
  • The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate.
Note
The above job description is intended to represent key areas of responsibility; specific position assignments may vary based on departmental needs.