LPN Correction Clinic

Protouch Staffing is now in Pittsburgh!

With over 32 years of experience placing nurses in top assignments nationwide, we're proud to offer competitive pay and a strong focus on what matters most to nurses.

We're excited to share that we've recently secured a contract with a local correctional facility and are actively seeking LPNs to join the team.

LPN Correction Clinic - Pittsburgh, PA

Shifts variable full-time scheduling - 40 hrs per / wk

6 : 45 A.M. 3 : 00 P.M. DAY

2 : 45 P.M. 11 : 00 P.M. EVENING

10 : 45 P.M. 7 : 00 A.M.

• NIGHT

Pay Rate : $39.00 - $41.00

Skills :

Minimum of one year as an LPN in an Acute Care, LTC / SNF, Clinics, or Psychiatric environments.

Must have a valid PA or compact license in good standing

Must be able to clear a fingerprint criminal background check.

Must pass a 10 - Panel drug screen

Also needed :

CPR card that is from a hands-on course

Job Description :

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSES (LPN)

A. LPN's are to be constantly aware of safety considerations and well-being of clients as well as the cleanliness and sanitation of the environment. Clients are never to be left unattended or in unsafe situations. Clients shall be under staff supervision at all times, unless otherwise specified in the treatment plan.

B. At the direction of the head nurse, or as advised, LPN's will perform functions as specified in all federal, State, departmental and institutional procedures, policies, guidelines, administrative orders, directives, and applicable regulations

C. All goals for clients on LPN's assigned unit are to be implemented and documented as required. Nurses are to ensure that activity schedules are current and followed by all assigned staff. LPN's will work closely with the physician, unit staff, and other health team members to provide optimum care for each client in the assigned units, including a safe environment.

D. LPN's are to be always alert for safety concerns and / or unusual events and will promptly report them. Any deviation or suspected deviation from the norm for a client will be immediately assessed and reported to the assigned supervisor.

E. LPN's shall use the steps of nursing process in all client care areas. These steps include assessment, planning, implementation or intervention, and evaluation. Although LPN's are not responsible for writing formal client care plans, the LPN's professional knowledge, skills, and judgment are essential for accurate client assessment, a realistic plan of care, effective intervention, and ongoing client evaluation.

F. All medications and treatments prescribed by the physician will be transcribed, prepared, administered and recorded with 100% accuracy. Nurses will use all means available to ensure accurate identification of each client for each medication administration. Errors, actual or suspected, will be reported immediately.

Please contact staffing@protouchstaffing.com or call 708 636-6901 to speak with a staffing representative for more details.

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