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• Full Time Contract Position for 3 Months with option to extend
  
• Correctional Facility in Kenedy, TX
  
• 5:40AM – 6:15PM - Rotating 4/3 Schedule
• Must be IV Certified

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing services, treatments and diagnostic and preventive procedures appropriate for inmate care and safety
  
• Interprets physicians' orders
  
• Administers prescribed medication
  
• When physician is present, assists physician with sick call
  
• Applies surgical dressings and bandages
  
• Provides emergency first aid care
  
• Checks and records vital signs
  
• Instructs inmates concerning discharge planning
  
• Observes signs and symptoms during sick call when physician is not present
  
• Reports reactions to treatments and medications as well as changes in the inmates' emotional or physical condition
  
• May instruct and supervise correctional staff concerning inmate health care and needs
• Consults with supervisor on problem cases
  
• Checks and orders supplies - Maintains accurate medical records
  
• Provides health care education to inmates
  

Requirements

• Active Texas LPN License
  
• Graduate of a Licensed Practical/Vocational Nursing Program
  
• IV Certified   
  
• Current BLS Healthcare Provider Certification
  
• Minimum of 1 year of Med/Surg or LTAC experience
  
• Ability to do a lot of different jobs - Clinic, in-patient, med pass, out-patient, wound care, cell side care, ER, critical care