Licensed Practical Nurse

Healthcare Staffing Professionals has an immediate need for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) in Kincheloe, MI. Successful candidates will provide skilled nursing services to patients in state correctional facilities, under the direction of a professional registered nurse or medical doctor and provide a variety of related services to maintain a safe, therapeutic environment.
Pay Rate
$46/hr. working 40 hours a week – Overtime available at facilities digression!
Benefits
Healthcare, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and 401K
Shifts
Schedule: These facilities use block booking when creating their schedule.
Shift Availability: 8hr, 10hr, and 12hr shifts available but vary by facility
Job Duties
· Set up prescribed medications in accordance with patients’ nursing care plans
· Administer medications to patients orally, intra-muscularly or subcutaneously
· Monitor effects of medication, records all medications given to patients’
· Assists in rehabilitation programming, such as:
o Development of social skills
o Development of daily living skills
o Reality orientation
o Recreational skills, etc.
· Record treatment given to patients on their medical record
· In accordance with Section 161 of Michigan Public Health Code, LPN’s will perform nursing acts, functions, or tasks under the delegation/supervision of the registered nurse.
· Administer nursing procedures to patients in accordance with patients nursing care plans, such procedures include sterile dressing, soaks, compresses, enemas, suppositories, tube feeding, oxygen therapy, range of motion therapy, catheterization, diabetic care, pre- and post-operative care etc.
Minimum Qualifications:
· American Heart Association – BLS Certificate
· Active LPN License in the state of Michigan
If you feel this position is for you, we encourage you to apply, once your application has been received one of our experienced recruiters will be in touch to discuss job specifics and walk you through next steps.
Employment Type – Travel or Contract
Duration (weeks) – Ongoing, 6mths+