Part Time LPN- Correctional Environment - 4 hrs/wk

Advanced Correctional Healthcare

Advanced Correctional Healthcare is a physician owned and privately held company established in 2002. Our purpose is to provide high-quality, cost-effective healthcare services to the county correctional environment. We continue to be one of the industry leaders in correctional healthcare, and are proud to say that we are making a difference in correctional healthcare. Advanced Correctional Healthcare is committed to providing the very best care, client satisfaction, and standard of employees that reflect our core values of integrity & professionalism. Correctional healthcare is a change of pace, a break from the ordinary, and a chance to make a difference in your community.

Part Time LPN

Hours will be:  Every Tuesday from 12:00pm to 4:00pm only

Competitive Pay

Tuscunbia, MO

Miller County Sheriff's Office

  Assess, plan, and deliver nursing care to detained and committed.
· Coordinate multiple medical services for diagnosis and treatment as directed by the physician

· Maintain aseptic techniques and infection control precautions as required.

· Assist physician in minor medical or surgical procedures.

· Assist in screening of apparent emergencies for necessity and priority to be seen by the physician and conduct daily sick call screening & Med Pass

· Check and change surgical dressings as required.

· Maintain working knowledge of pharmacology, including drug reaction/overdose.

·Maintain working knowledge of therapeutic diets and nutrition.

· Maintain working knowledge of social and behavioral sciences, particularly as applied to the correctional institutional setting.

· Be capable of giving CPR instructions and ability to take charge in a CPR emergency.

· Maintain the Problem Oriented Medical Record.

· Administer medications including IM injections upon physician’s orders.

·  Recommend improved procedures, equipment, and supplies to Supervisor.

· Participate in periodic quality of care and chart review.

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License Practical Nurse

Current Missouri Nursing License

Current CPR License

IV Certification a Plus

Must Be Able to Pass Background Check

Equal Opportunity Employer

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