Southeastern Illinois, IL 62401 US
Specialty: LPN- Corrections
Job Description
Under the supervision of a Physician or Registered Nurse, performs nursing care duties in the assessment of the physical, psychological and social dimensions of patients in the Health Care Unit and, as necessary in the housing units.
Takes vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure).
Applies and changes dressings.
Administers medications and injections.
Implements medical plan through administering medications and intervention in accordance with physician instructions.
Documents nursing encounters, patient response, effectiveness, complications, etc., and communicates information to supervisory personnel and physicians, in accordance with physician orders. Observes, records and reports symptoms, reactions, and changes in the condition of all patients.
Requirements
1-2 years of recent experience
Corrections experience preferred.
BLS certification
Active State nursing license
Benefits
Day 1 Health benefits (Health/Vision/Dental)
Weekly Pay
Direct Deposit
Travel reimbursement
State License reimbursement
Listed pay packages are based on weekly gross amounts.
Please reference Job number: 176103
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