Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN)

GLC Government division is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) to work in a Federal Correctional Facility on a Government contract in Waymart, PA.

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New & Recent graduates are Welcome to apply!

Job Duties:

Evaluate patients and provision of therapeutic treatment as ordered by Health Services clinical staff.

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Administers medications as prescribed or ordered for the patients, including immunizing agents and perform skin testing.

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Perform venipuncture and administer and withdraw intravenous fluids.

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Counseling patients as needed under the direction of mid-level provider and/or supervising physician.

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Securing a health history from the inmate patient and recording findings in the bureau electronic medical record (BEMR).

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Recording diagnostic testing, i.e., venipuncture for laboratory studies, visual acuity testing, electrocardiogram (EKG), per instructions from the health care providers (Mid-Level Practitioner, or Physician).

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Assist the Physician and Mid-Level Practitioners in the management and oversight of chronic care clinics. Possess basic knowledge of treatment of chronic health problems such as hypertension, diabetes, asthma.

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Review clinical records to ensure data is entered legibly and in the appropriate section of medical record.

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LPN should have knowledge of optometry to screen for distance and near vision, and color blindness.

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The LPN will have the ability and skill to operate EKG, Clinitek equipment, and other CLIA waived laboratory equipment.

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The LPN will have the ability to provide basic first aid, CPR, and preventive care guidance in treating a variety of common illness/injury.

Job Type:

Full-time, Contract

Pay:

$25.34 per hour

Schedule:

Services will be scheduled between the hours of 7.00 am and 3:30 pm Monday through Friday, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break. No holidays or weekends are required.

Place of performance:  

USP Canaan Correctional Facility

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· Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse with valid state license from any state.

· Must hold an active CPR certification.

· Will accept new Graduates.

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· 401(k)

· Dental/Vision insurance

· Health insurance

· Paid time off

· Paid Sick Leave

· Paid federal Holidays

· Weekly Pay

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