Local Contract LPN / LVN - Correctional
Nashville, NC
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3x12 hrs, Days, Evenings, Nights

Are you a Licensed Practical Nurse looking for a FRESH START? If so, we can help YOU! HANSTAFF is a nationwide healthcare staffing company that has partnered with Correctional Facilities across your State to help them find AMAZING Nurses. We’re looking for you to become a valued member of the healthcare team at our client’s medical facility!

Pay Rate: $40 / hour

LPN Details

• 0530-1800 and EOW
• Full Time Schedules
• Some weekends may be required
• 8 or 12 hour shifts available depending on the facility
• Contract Position (flexible with shift availability is a plus)

LPN Duties

• Provide direct patient care under the supervision of registered nurses and physicians. Perform routine patient assessments and document findings accurately.
• Administer medications as prescribed by physicians and maintain proper documentation of medication administration.
• Regularly monitor and record patients' vital signs, such as blood pressure, pulse rate, temperature, and respiration rate.
• Assist with wound care, dressings, and rehabilitation procedures.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation of patient information, progress, and assessments using electronic medical records (EMR) or other designated systems.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals, including physicians, registered nurses, and other members of the interdisciplinary team, to develop and implement comprehensive care plans.
• Educate patients and their families about healthcare procedures, medications, and post-treatment care instructions to promote effective self-management and recovery.
• Follow established infection control protocols, including proper hand hygiene, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and safe disposal of medical waste.
• Act swiftly and effectively during emergencies, implementing appropriate nursing intervention and alerting the appropriate personnel as necessary.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, ensuring adherence to best practices, policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintains compliance and complies with annual requirements
• Successfully completes required employment-related documentation, testing, and screenings in a timely manner

LPN Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited educational institution
• Licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse by the State in NC. The license MUST be in good standing
• 1 year of experience
• A minimum of one (1) year of correctional experience is required