Licensed Practical Nurse

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DUTIES: Under direction, provide professional nursing care in the county’s detention facilities; and perform other duties as required. Candidates must be able to work 12 hour shift schedules involving nights, weekends, and holidays.

REQUIREMENTS: Any combination of education and experience which would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying unless otherwise specified. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

• RN – Licensed in Wyoming and in good standing
• LPN- Licensed in Wyoming and in good standing

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: License/Certification/Registration: Possession of a current CPR certificate; Possess and maintain a Wyoming Driver’s License from the start of employment and maintain a valid nurse license issued by state of Wyoming. All candidates will have to go through the background investigation and pass the polygraph examination before hiring. Must be in good physical and mental condition and must be capable of performing the classification’s essential functions as summarized in the typical tasks section of this job specification.

KNOWLEDGE: Through knowledge of professional nursing techniques, practices, procedures and regulation; routine medical/psychological assessment techniques; administering medications and treatment; the uses, effects, and adverse reactions to medications and controlled substances; Universal precautions consistent with infectious disease control; control; medical terminology, instruments and equipment’s; emergency response practice and procedures; accurate charting and medical record keeping practices; interviewing techniques and laws governing nursing practices.

ABILITY: incumbents are to have the following abilities assess physical/psychological condition and interview inmates to obtain medical histories. Deal effectively with manipulative, antisocial behaviors; respond effectively in emergency and stressful situations. Work in an intuitional setting an learn and apply institutional rules, policies, and regulations. Explain medical procedures, treatments and medication to inmates, establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Maintain accurate and well documented inmate medical records, Apply first aid and CPR which requires stamina and coordination; push heavy objects such as medication carts, and respond rapidly to an emergency medical situation.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $6,025.37 per month

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person