What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse - PRN position at MEDIKO INC?
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For an exciting and fulfilling career in Correctional Healthcare, come join us at MEDIKO!
At MEDIKO our work is mission driven by our desire to help others. We are a privately-owned, correctional healthcare provider that offers compassionate, comprehensive medical and mental health care to the underserved populations of our communities.
We are hiring for the following:
Position: Licensed Practical Nurse PRN
Location: J Reuben Long Detention Center, Conway, SC
Pay Rate: $30 per hour
Responsibilities:
- Work closely with the center's physician in providing proper medical care for patients
- Schedule dental and medical appointments per Physician's orders
- Provide emergency medical assistance
- Conduct medical history interviews and prepare medical history and physical reports
- Assist the center's Physician in conducting sick call
- Administer medicine dosage and treatment per Physician's orders
- Maintain control of all medications and drugs on hand in accordance with policies and procedures
- Ensure that policies and procedures regarding the Medical Department are followed
- Ensure medical office is clean, orderly, and properly stocked, and all medications and supplies are promptly ordered
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Successful completion of an accredited program in Nursing
- Active and unrestricted LPN in South Carolina, or LPN/LVN from another jurisdiction that is part of the Nurse Licensing Compact
- High school graduate or equivalent, and must be eighteen (18) years of age or older
- One (1) year nursing experience, preferably in a correctional center preferred
- Must hold CPR/BLS certificate prior to start date and maintain certification throughout employment.
Please visit our website at www.MEDIKO.com to learn more about opportunities with us!
EOE STATEMENT: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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