Licensed Practical Nurse
Core
Provide specialized nursing functions including administering medications, therapeutic treatments, and extensive patient care to incarcerated individuals in Maricopa County jails.
Role type
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Builds
Patient care plans and health interventions within correctional facilities
Domain
Healthcare + Corrections
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Medication administration, IV infusion therapy, venipuncture, patient monitoring, emergency response (CPR/chest compressions), patient lifting and transfer
Preferred skills
Experience in medical settings with large medication passes, IV certification
Responsibilities
Administer medication and complete pharmacological procedures, Collect data for assessment of care needs, Monitor patient progress and report outcomes, Provide health-related education to patients, Participate in orientation and training of new staff and students