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$44 / hourThe Corrections Licensed Practical Nurse works in close and immediate contact with adults and children in custody on a daily basis providing general and emergency nursing care in the Medical and Ambulatory section of the Corrections Facility while maintaining facility security standards. Travel contracts are available for those whose primary residence is 50 miles or more from the worksite address.Available locations are within 2 hours of Cleveland, Cincinnati, and Columbus.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Utilizes the nursing process to plan, implement, treat and evaluate the patient/inmate
Integrates and implements referrals of inmates to the staff physician, nurse practitioner, dentist, mental health professional
Looks for signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psychosocial changes in the patient’s condition and reports to RN and/or physician
Collaborates with RN regarding the plan of care according to evaluation, changes in medical plan of care, and effective/ineffective nursing interventions
Documents patient’s response to nursing and other interventions
Monitors the safety and effectiveness of the environment and equipment
Participates in infection control activities as directed by Infection Control Coordinator and/or nursing supervisor
Participates in the orientation and continuing education of staff as applicable
Participates in the Health Quality Improvement Program as applicable
Adheres to all facility policy and procedure
Follow security guidelines and protocol on tools/sharps counts and ingress/egress policies at all times
Performs other duties as assigned/necessary
Minimum Requirements:
Possesses a current Practical Nursing License in the applicable state
Minimum of one year experience in Corrections preferred
Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
Participation and completion of Maxim's Competency program when applicable
Current CPR if applicable
TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site
Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements
Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required
Computer proficiency required
Must be at least 18 years of age
Benefits
At Maxim Healthcare Staffing, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) savings plan
Awards and recognition programs
Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Maxim Healthcare Staffing
Maxim Healthcare Staffing has been making a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, and employees for more than 30 years. Our nationwide suite of services includes home healthcare, companion and behavioral care, healthcare staffing, and workforce solutions. Maxim's commitment to customer service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical staffing needs makes us a trusted partner wherever healthcare is needed. Maxim Healthcare Staffing is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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