Full Time LPN - Correctional Environment - 40hrs/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.

LPN – Full-time

Fulton County Detention Center

40 hours per week

1st Shift:  7:30am to 4:00pm

Weekends included

8 hour shifts

Earned sick time

Vacation/PTO 

Competitve pay

Full Benefits package available including:

• Health

• Dental

• Short-term Disability

• Life Insurance

Duties Included but are not limited to:

·  Coordinate multiple medical services for diagnosis and treatment as directed by thephysician.

·     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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Licensed Practical Nurse

Current Kentucky Nursing License

Current CPR License

IV Certification a plus

Must be able to pass background check

Equal Opportunity Employer

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