Licensed Practical Nurse L.P.N.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Although it is not possible to provide an exhaustive list of all types of duties, responsibilities and performance standards, the following are the essential job functions:
• Prepares, administers and documents prescribed medication to detainees.
• Assist and/or perform triage, history and physicals and treatments within established nursing protocols and nurse practice standards.
• Responds to and initiates care to detainees for medical emergencies throughout the facility.
• Ability to organize the work assignment and prioritize the needs of the detainee population.
• Possesses physical and mental endurance with the ability to withstand stress.
• Teaching of healthcare information to detainees and staff.
• Adheres to safety and security policies and participation in drills.
• Collects specimens and cultures, as well as perform venipuncture when necessary.
• Knowledge of types and application of emergency medical procedures such as CPR and CPR with AED.
• Must have fair knowledge base of categories and characteristics of medications used in providing care.
• Ability to establish rapport and deal professionally with detainees from varied ethnic, cultural and economic backgrounds.
• Possesses knowledge of and adherence to safety precautions, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Responsible for ordering, receiving and securing of prescribed medications and supplies.
• Knowledge and monitoring of detainees who have chronic diseases, including but not limited to diabetes, hypertension, hepatitis, asthma and HIV
• Ability to plant and read PPD/TST tests.
• All other tasks as indicated by the Director of Nursing, Health Service Administrator, Medical Director or their designees.
• Must follow all nursing protocols and policies of the Health Service Department, as well as nurse practice standards.
• Registers and logs all security instruments in the department, such as sharps, temperature logs, and controlled substances.
• Responsible for the medications locked in the medication cart.
• All other tasks as required by your supervisor.

FACTOR 1 – KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

A: KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

Good knowledge of:

• Nursing Theory and process
• Excellent patient evaluation/screening skills Working skill in:
• Making sound judgments in making decisions in accordance with departmental rules, regulations, and policies
• Communicating effectively both orally and in writing
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers and the general public

B: QUALIFICATIONS

Graduate from an approved nursing education program with a diploma or certificate as a LPN.

C: LICENSE & CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Must possess a current valid LPN license in the state of Rhode Island. Must also receive a satisfactory background

check.

FACTOR 2 – SUPERVISORY CONTROL

• This position reports to Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse, Health Service Administrator, and Medical Director.
• This position may have Licensed Practical Nurses and Medical Technicians reporting to it.

FACTOR 3 – GUIDELINES

Must follow all proper policies and procedures of the institution.

FACTOR 4 – PERSONAL CONTACTS

Not Applicable

FACTOR 5 – ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Requires regular and reliable attendance.
• Possess physical and mental endurance to respond properly and professionally to stressful situations.

FACTOR 6 – PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work does involve some walking, standing, driving personal motor vehicle, lifting objects up to 25lbs, bending,

stooping, reaching and speaking clearly.

FACTOR 7 – WORK ENVIRONMENT

The correctional environment is a fast paced, stressful area of nursing specialty. Applicant must possess a

professional work ethic, and work well under pressure.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

EXPERIENCE PREFERRED, BUT WILL TRAIN THE RIGHT CANDIDATE.