Licensed Practical Nurse Behavioral Health
Corizon Health
- Bessemer, AL
- Permanent
- Part-time
- Graduate from a Licensed Practical Nursing program.
- Currently licensed as a Practical Nurse in the state where applicable.
- Maintains an active CPR certification.
- Initiates the admission process and assists with the identification of recurrent health problems, symptoms and behavioral changes of the inmates. Collects pertinent data through observation, interview, other members of the health team and communicates changes in the inmate condition to other inmate care providers. Records all data obtained through assessment in the inmate's medical record.
- Assists in the formation of a written plan, in identifying both short-term and long-term timed measurable goals with anticipated behavioral changes. Assists in setting priorities when planning care to meet the inmate's needs. Assists with inmate healthcare.
- Assists physician in minor medical/surgical procedures. Transcribes and posts all therapeutic orders generated by the physician. Administers routine and/or PRN medications as ordered.
- Initiates and documents prescribed treatments for nursing interventions in compliance with policy and procedure.
- Keeps health team informed of observations and changing conditions of inmates.
- Counts CDs drugs and contraband, if requested.
- Practices universal precautions when providing nursing procedures.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Generous PTO plan
- 401k with matching funds
- Employee Discount and Rewards Program
- Tuition Assistance
- Continuing Education Reimbursement