SUMMARY:

Our associates deliver a higher standard of business services to support medical care and behavioral health care. We maintain professionalism, integrity, and commitment as we solve problems and make lives easier.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

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  Understands and performs work within the LPN’s scope of practice 

  
  


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  Timely and accurately plan and deliver nursing care to patients 

  
  


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  Check and record vital signs, peak flows, blood glucose checks, weight, and other diagnostic tests on-site, when appropriate 

  
  


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  Prioritize intake screenings (completed by correctional officers) for necessity and priority at sick call 

  
  


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  Provide patient education on topics such as the correctional facility’s policies and discharge planning 

  
  


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  Administer prescribed medication, treatments and other tasks as ordered by the practitioner 

  
  


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  Record information in chronic clinic and outcome study documents as indicated 

  
  


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  Provide emergency first aid care, as appropriate 

  
  


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  Report reactions to treatments and medications, as well as changes in the patients’ emotional or physical condition 

  
  


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  Collect and record data for CQI (continuous quality improvement) reporting 

  
  


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  Record care information concisely, accurately, and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms  

  
  


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  Collaborate and coordinate multiple medical services for diagnosis and treatment, as directed by the practitioner 

  
  


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  Maintain and demonstrate working knowledge of pharmacology, including drug reaction/overdose 

  
  

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  Maintain and demonstrate working knowledge of therapeutic diets and nutrition 

  
  


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  Collaborate with the medical and security staff to coordinate on- and off-site medical services for diagnosis and treatment as directed by the practitioner 

  
  


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  Utilizes Universal Precautions as a mechanism for infection prevention and control 

  
  


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  Maintain patient confidentiality and HIPAA practices as required by government agencies 

  
  


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  Notify supervisor of medical and security incidents 

  
  


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  Present/participate in in-service education sessions 

  
  


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  May be asked to cover shifts at other ACH clients’ correctional facilities. 

  
  


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  May be asked to train new hires and coworkers 

  
  


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  Any and all other duties as assigned