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Optical Health Solutions
Licensed Practical Nurse
Job Description
Position:
LPN -Correctional Facility Shift:
Mid | 3:00 PM - 1:00AM Schedule:
4×10-hour shiftsContract Length:
26-52 weeksSetting:
Correctional / In-Prison Medical Clinic Interview Requirement In-person interview is mandatory Interviews are available Monday-Friday at 3:00 PM Phone or online interviews are NOT permitted Position Overview The LPN will provide healthcare services to incarcerated patients in a secure correctional environment, working under the direction of an RN.Responsibilities include:
Medication administration, including controlled substances Vital signs and physical assessments Health screenings Wound care and dressing changes Blood glucose monitoring Feeding tube and Foley catheter care Responding to medical emergencies Patient documentation Communicating patient status changes to RN/MD Following security, isolation, and PPE protocols Requirements 1+ year experience Current, valid New York State LPN license or limited permit BLS required Returning staff must have been away from any NY State facility for 2 yearsPay:
$47.00 - $50.00 per hour Expected hours: No less than 40.0 per weekBenefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insuranceWork Location:
In personBenefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
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What they do
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.
$67,768 / year median in New York
+24% projected growth