Job description

Fast Access Healthcare is one of the leaders in our field. If you're excited to be part of a winning team, Fast Access Healthcare is an excellent place to grow your career. This is the opportunity you've been looking for.

We are looking to add to our growing team. Currently our correctional facility is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).

This job is specifically for correctional healthcare workers licensed as an LPN in Tennessee.

*** AVAILABLE SHIFT: EVERY OTHER Saturday & Sunday 6A-2P ***

The essential job functions are but not limited to:

· Basic Function and Scope of Responsibilities: Under the supervision of the Site Administrator/Coordinator the Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides nursing services to patients within a correctional environment. The LPN delivers nursing care as directed by the Physician within the scope of the State Board of Nursing Practice for the RN/ LPN.

· Take and document vital signs

· Assess and report changes in patient's condition.

· Obtain patient history

· Assist with examinations and/or treatments and document correctly.

· Implement triage/sick-call procedures designed for the facility

· Administer medications in accordance with supervising physician protocols, nursing standards and correctional regulations

· Accurately document all patient information, nursing assessments and interventions

· Read and comply with new standards, correctional regulations and /or supervising/facility directives

· Actively participate in the inmate health education program

· Complete all assignments within the prescribed time frame

· Maintain a clean and orderly environment in the workplace including patient rooms

· Maintain patient confidentiality

· Demonstrate the ability to perform all required technical skills appropriately and safely

· Demonstrate understanding of the health care mission of the unit and the place of his/her assignment in the completion of the mission

· Provide assistance and shared teamwork to co-workers as needed to assure that the shared mission of the unit is optimally fulfilled

· Assist in orientation of new staff members as requested

· Actively participate in continuous quality improvement activities

· Attend ALL mandatory meetings

· Utilize appropriate/effective verbal and written communication

· Comply with attendance policy

· Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

· Completion of an accredited nursing program with the ability to practice as a licensed practical nurse.

· Active state/ RN/LPN license.

· Current CPR certification.

EOE STATEMENT We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all tasks which may be found in the position. The employee must be able to perform all of the duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $24.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching

Medical specialties:

• Primary Care
• Urgent Care

Physical setting:

• Corrections

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Every weekend
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Gainesboro, TN 38562: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• LPN (Required)

Work Location: In person

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