A Licensed Practical Nurse or Vocational Nurse provides basic medical care under the direction of registered nurses and other healthcare specialists. The tasks that they are permitted to perform vary by state, but usually include changing bandages, checking blood pressure, or helping feed patients. May work in hospitals, nursing homes, or other healthcare facilities.
IMS Correctional Healthcare, LLC ("IMS") is a correctional healthcare services company focused on providing medical care services to county and municipal correctional facilities in North Carolina. IMS serves county correctional facilities that typically range from 100 - 1,000 bed capacity and differentiates itself based on its level of customer service, quality care, clinical outcomes and overall operational transparency to the customers it serves.
Objectives & Responsibilities:
IMS is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join its healthcare team at the Haywood County, NC Jail, located at 1620 Brown Ave, Waynesville, NC 28786, and assist the supervising physician in providing care to inmates. The Licensed Practical Nurse will be responsible for the following: Promote a therapeutic environment to ensure inmates are treated in a professional, ethical and tactful manner. Conduct, attitude, and demeanor are to always be professional and demonstrate compassion and concern for every inmate. Additionally, all communications with correctional staff are to be professional. Under the supervision of the RN, perform preventative health assessments, screening, immunizations, and care. Perform chronic care, sick call, and urgent care services as needed. Write progress notes and narrative discharge summaries; prepare patient workups and summaries noting pertinent positive and negative findings. Records must be clear and accurate. Assist in planning ongoing patient treatment programs including preventative health, treatment options, and community resources. Provide treatment on-site and follow proper guidelines when responding to emergency situations. Maintain patient confidentiality as it relates to federal and state health information and privacy laws. Follow and uphold proper protocols, procedures, and security measures laid forth by correctional staff at all times in the workplace. This includes meeting cleanliness standards for the unit. Where necessary, act as an educational resource for correctional staff to ensure all medical requirements and restrictions are understood. Other medical related duties as recommended by the supervising RN or supervising physician.
Education & Certifications:
Graduate from an accredited nursing school Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse within the state Current CPR certification
Experience :
Prior correctional/detention facility experience preferred but not required
Compensation:
$32 - $35 /hour Hourly wage rate to be commensurate with experience Health and retirement benefits provided IMS Correctional Healthcare, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, disability, pregnancy, or any other characteristic or condition protected by federal, state, and/or local law. IMS Correctional Healthcare, LLC participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about E-Verify by visiting www.e-verify.gov. #IND1
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$32.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Referral program Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance
