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Corrections Nurse (LPN)

Syracuse, NY

Posted: 09/10/2024 Industry: Healthcare Job Number: 40264 Compensation: 38.00

Job Description

Job Overview - Corrections Nurse (LPN):
Join our client in Syracuse, NY, as a Corrections Nurse (LPN) for the evening shift. In this role, you’ll deliver critical healthcare to inmate patients, conducting assessments, administering treatments, and maintaining a safe, professional environment.

Compensation: $38 - $40/hour
Location: Syracuse, NY
Schedule: 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM, Evening Shift


Responsibilities as the Corrections Nurse (LPN):
  • Patient Assessments: Conduct assessments of inmate patients in various settings, including intake areas, chronic care clinics, and during emergencies.
  • Medication & Treatment: Administer medications and therapeutic treatments as per inmate care plans.
  • Documentation: Ensure that all medical records follow the SOAP format, are problem-oriented, timed, legible, and signed according to standards.
  • Compliance: Promote a culture of safety, adhere to professional standards, and follow state, federal, and local requirements, including NCCHC standards.
  • Reporting: Document reactions to treatments, report changes in inmate conditions, and provide discharge planning and education.
Qualifications for the Corrections Nurse (LPN):
  • Education: Associate's or Bachelor's degree from an accredited nursing program.
  • Experience: 1+ year of LPN experience required (Correctional Healthcare experience preferred).
  • Licensure: Active New York State Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license required.
  • Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR certification required.
  • Skills: Strong critical thinking, communication, and decision-making skills.
  • Technical Proficiency: Basic computer skills and the ability to maintain accurate, timely records.
Application Notice: Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, TAG MedStaffing will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.
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