Licensed Practical Nurse - FCI Fort Dix

Licensed Practical Nurse FCI Fort Dix

Work Location

Bureau of Prisons

Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Fort Dix

5756 Hartford & Pointville Road

Joint Base MDL NJ

• Citizenship Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Clearance Requirements: National Background Check with Inquires and Fingerprints.
• Type of Employment: FullTime 40 hours per week.
• Estimate Pay: $28.74/hour.
• Paid Time Off per Year: Up to 80 hours per year occurring on day one.
• Sick Leave per Year: Up to 56 hours per year occurring on day one.
• Paid Federal Holidays: Eleven (11) Paid Federal Holidays

Working Hours

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will work Monday through Friday from 6:00 am to 2:30 pm with a 30minute unpaid lunch break. The MA will not work more than 40 hours a week.

Summary of Duties

The Licensed Practical Nurse will provide medical services for the prison population at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Fort Dix NJ.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Practical Nursing school or program.
• Must have a valid State License.
• At least (1) one year of documented experience as a LPN.
• Must be CardioPulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certified either by the American Red Cross (ARC)or the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Experience working in a correctional environment is preferred but not required.

**Copies of all certifications and resumes must be forwarded with your application.

Attire

The contractor is expected to wear professional clothing while on duty (scrub uniforms are approved). No khaki orange or green scrubs. The attire worn shall also be appropriate for the correctional environment in which the contract employee will be performing.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care services in accordance with legal ethical and institutional standards through the evaluation of patients and therapeutic treatment as ordered by Health Services clinical staff.
• Perform nursing duties within the scope of the current licensure
• Administer medications as prescribed i.e. by mouth intradermally subcutaneously or intramuscularly
• Assist with the distribution of medications at the pill line.
• Monitor and evaluate the response to therapy.
• Perform skin testing.
• Perform venipuncture to obtain laboratory specimens.
• Record and document patient care activities on appropriate records such as health history.
• Record diagnostic testing i.e. venipuncture for laboratory studies visual acuity testing EKGs (per instructions from midlevel practitioners or physicians).
• Process lab work to include filing on a daily basis.
• Maintain accurate logs of all reports in accordance with Bureau of Prisons and JACHO policy Screen laboratory tests/results for normal/abnormal lad values and notify the physician or physicians.
• Ensure all sharps are secured accounted for stored and disposed of according to institutional and national policy.
• Assist the midlevel practitioners and physicians in the management and oversight of chronic care clinics.
• Review clinical records to ensure data is entered legibly and in the appropriate section of the medical record.
• Possess knowledge of treatment of chronic health problems i.e. hypertension diabetes and asthma.
• Initiate emergency care as needed according to community standards.
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Adhere to infection control policies and procedures.
• Ability and skill to operate EKG and laboratory equipment
• Knowledge of mental health disorders and the ability to screen for gross mood changes.
• Knowledge of mental health disorders and the ability to screen for gross mood changes
• Ability to provide basic first aid prevention care and guidance in treating a variety of common illnesses/injuries.
• Perform duties as required but accept only those nursing assignments that are commensurate with his/her educational preparation training experience and nursing licensure laws.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• Competitive Compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits including medical dental and vision options.
• Outstanding career growth potential.

ABOUT US:

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