JOB
To better serve the community members currently incarcerated in our jail, the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office is looking to hire a Corrections Health Nurse to join their team. This person will provide standard nursing care to patients within the correctional facility. Respond to day-to-day medical issues with each patient and to medical emergencies. It is important they be able to work within a correctional facility environment and treat patients with respect.
This role is also responsible for providing direct care and treatment to patients of the correctional facility. Promoting health through education. Assisting in the operation of the health care unit and in the development, direction, coordination, and evaluation of services.
$30.61 - $41.13 per hour* **
- Lincoln County follows Oregon Pay Equity laws in reviewing education and experience for wage offer.
**Compensation Note: Added financial incentive will be given to LPNs with an AA or BS degree from an accredited university.
Those with verified translation abilities are also eligible for additional incentive.
***$5,000.00 HIRING BONUS***
Lincoln County offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
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Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
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11% County contribution to 401(k)
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County funded Health Savings Account (HSA)
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$40,000 County Paid Life Insurance
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Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Lincoln County Jail in Newport
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
A Corrections Health LPN will follow the six standards of practice:
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Assessment – Collect comprehensive data related to the health of the population served. Document assessment data in terms that are understandable to all involved in the care process.
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Diagnosis and Priorities – Analysis of the assessment data to derive a nursing diagnosis and priorities. Documents diagnoses or concerns in a manner that facilitates the patient’s involvement in developing a plan of care.
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Outcomes identification – Based on the diagnosis the LPN will identify outcomes that are culturally relevant, health literate, based in evidence and attainable through local resources and policies. Document expected outcomes and measurable objectives.
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Planning – Develop and coordinate a comprehensive plan of nursing care to maintain continuity of treatment and develop focused plans of nursing care, including selecting appropriate nursing interventions and strategies, especially for patients with chronic medical problems or serious and persistent mental illness. Document the plan using health literate and culturally competent language that can be understood by the care team and patient.
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Implementation – The LPN oversees the implementation of the plan through treatment, case management, referrals to community partners, collaboration with community resources, health promotion and educates patients concerning diet, hygiene, long term effects of alcohol and drug abuse, and methods of prevention of disease. Implement the plan of care by administering medical and nursing treatments including giving medications, titrating medications, daily detox assessments and handling dressing changes; also monitors and evaluates vital signs.
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Evaluation – Apply on-going assessment data to revise plans, interventions, and activities as appropriate for ultimate health outcomes for the population. Document changes to enhance effectiveness of interventions.
Additional job responsibilities:
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Documentation – The LPN will document medical history including current medical problems, allergies, on-going medications, and treatment of patients, using an electronic medical records program. As well as nursing interventions and responses to care in an accurate, timely, thorough, and clear manner. All prescription drug use for patients will be documented according to established drug recordkeeping practices in an electronic medical records program. Documents activities and status of care coordination.
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Medication - Provides sound pharmacology dispensing practices, including drug identification, drug action, side effects and proper dosage.
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Equipment - Evaluate and monitor medical supplies to ensure availability of appropriate supplies, accurate accounting, and secure storage, including maintenance of narcotic, needle, and syringe counts. Evaluate new and replacement medical equipment; operates equipment necessary for the provision of patient care, monitors equipment to ensure that it is in good working condition. Prepares equipment and assists physician and/or physicians’ assistants during examination and treatment. Maintains equipment for use.
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Emergencies - Respond to emergency situations and take charge of the scene until EMS arrives if RN is not on scene. Implements emergency measures, interpretation of medical orders and ensures follow-up on any referrals made.
Other miscellaneous job duties:
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Attend and participate in team meetings, training, and activities to further the health of the community.
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Provide training to staff of the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office on various topics such as First Aid/AED/CPR, Narcan and other patient specific health care training to Corrections Deputies such as medication administration, detox issues, labor, and birth symptoms.
JOB SCOPE:
Operates from established and well-known procedures as documented in the policy and procedures of Lincoln County
Corrections Health. Decisions are made within written standing orders. Work is performed under the direction of the licensed Medical Provider.
Lincoln County Sheriff, Adam Shanks
