LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)

LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) Job Description Job Summary The Central Virginia Regional Jail is in search of Full Time Licensed Practical Nurses to join our growing team. We are looking for nurses to fill our evening shift positions. 12 hour shifts with every other weekend. Responsibilities and Duties Assess physical, psychological and social dimensions of patients; obtain health history. Assists health care providers, registered nurses and allied health professionals with examinations, treatments, special tests and routine procedures. Obtains patient laboratory specimens, vital signs and administers TB skin tests. Reviews patient chart; records and reports observed symptoms, reactions, treatments, and changes in patient's conditions. Schedules and coordinates paperwork for patient transfers to medical facilities or outside health care providers Administer medications using proper techniques, procedures and approved routes of administration. Maintain accountability of all controlled substances and prescription medications according to federal and state laws, and organizational regulations. Follow established policies, procedures, continuous quality improvement and safety, environmental and infection control standards. Performs additional duties as assigned. Qualifications and Skill Current, un-restricted, valid license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Health Professions or a compact State. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age Have a High School Diploma/GED Have a valid Virginia Driver's License All applicants must pass a criminal background investigation and pre-employment drug screen. Experience in corrections or related field preferred. Benefit • Safe and Secure Workplace Virginia State Retirement Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance Paid time off 12 paid Holidays per year Meals provided Download and fill out a Virginia State Application. Completed applications can be dropped off or mailed to the Central Virginia Regional Jail at 13021 James Madison Hwy Orange, VA 22960. Central Virginia Regional Jail is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a

Drug Free Workplace Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $79,731.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

Corrections Supplemental Pay:

Overtime pay

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

LPN (Required)

Work Location:

In person