Juvenile Services Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Juvenile Department

Full Job Description

Requirements

• Provide direct nursing case management service for juveniles in detention, GAP (Guaranteed Attendance Program), and AP (Alternative Program) including pharmacy upkeep, medication dispensing, and responding to Intake for assessment of juveniles new to the facility.

• Respects and adheres to the authority of the RN and MD regarding all aspects of juvenile care.

• Provide accurate and thorough nursing assessments for juveniles including but not limited to neurological examination, ears, nose, and throat assessment, respiratory, cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal, genitourinary including sexually transmitted disease, skin and dental assessment, mental and emotional status, and counseling.

• Document all encounter information accurately, completely, and in a timely manner documenting signs and symptoms observed, plan of actions, education of juvenile, expected or observed outcome, unusual circumstances, outside communications, explanation of refusal for treatment, discharge summary if juvenile is transferred to other facilities.

Maintain narcotic records and accurate account including ordering appropriate medication through approved vendor or local pharmacy.

Work with appropriate probation officers to coordinate refills with guardians. Develops individualized patient care plans consistent with standing orders or medical orders written by the physician.

• Adhere to the security principles and procedures of the Juvenile department.

• Collaborate and maintain harmonious working relationships and communication within and outside the facility and interpret nursing services when appropriate.

• Other job duties as assigned by your supervisor.

Qualifications

• The finalist for this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check, including finger printing; however, conviction of a crime may not necessarily disqualify an individual for this position.
• Must have a current CPR certificate.
• This is a Safety Sensitive/Special Needs position. Must pass a post offer drug screen, including testing for marijuana. The Marion County Drug and Alcohol Use and Testing Policy #518 is located at: https://www.co.marion.or.us/BOC/Pages/policies.aspx

This position may be subject to the following: Must not be excluded from participation in the federal health care programs (Medicaid, Medicare and other federally funded programs that provide health benefits); AND must not be excluded from participating in federal procurement (Federal Acquisition Regulation) and non-procurement activities (Executive Order No.

12549).

• Ability to complete training on the security and supervision of juveniles in detention facilities and residential programs within six months after initial hire.
• This is a full-time position that is eligible for overtime.
• This position is represented by union.
• Typical work schedule: Works in a 24-hour, 7-day a week operation, with rotating shift schedules and workstations. This includes working day and swing shifts, weekends and holidays.