What are the responsibilities and job description for the EHS - Licensed Practical Nurse position at Enhanced Health Solutions?
Overview
At Enhanced Health Solutions, we pride ourselves in consistently holding patient care above all else. We are constantly striving to make a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, and employees. With over 20 years of experience working in the healthcare industry that our leadership team has gained through years serving our faithful clients nationwide, we have been able to provide unparalleled services.
We are looking for exceptional agency Licensed Practical Nurses to join our team at Cumberland County Jail in Portland, ME for both short and long-term contracts.
Responsibilities
Provide holistic nursing care to patients in a correctional setting.
- Assists health care providers, registered nurses and allied health professionals with examinations, treatments, special tests and routine procedures.
- Obtains patient health history, laboratory specimens, vital signs and administers TB skin tests.
- Conducts lab tests and ensures the results are delivered to correct physician or registered nurse.
- Ensures patient is receiving proper care for injury or condition.
- Reviews patient chart; records and reports observed symptoms, reactions, treatments, and changes in patient’s conditions.
- Schedules and coordinates paperwork for patient transfers to medical facilities or outside health care providers; administers medications; implement healthcare practitioners’ orders and documents all patient contacts using the POMR format.
Qualifications
- Current state license as a LPN
- Current CPR certificate
- Proficient with electronic medical records
- Ability to pass pre-employment Level 2 clearance to include background check and drug screen
Enhanced Health Solutions offers:
- Competitive pay
- Variety of shift options
- Excellent work / life balance.
If you want to join an exciting, dynamic and growing organization that is making a positive impact on the lives we serve, we look forward to considering you for this opportunity and to be part of our team!
Enhanced Health Solutions is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all qualified employees and applicants. We comply with all applicable federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination in employment, including but not limited to those that prohibit discrimination based on color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, immigration status, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran's status, and citizenship.
