Licensed Practical Nurse - Correctional Health Unit -$3,000 hiring Incentive. Full Time/Part Time

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　　Licensed Practical Nurse - Correctional Health Unit -$3,000 hiring Incentive. Full Time/Part Time

　　Salary

　　$26.72 - $36.40 Hourly

　　Location

　　Stillwater, MN

　　Job Type

　　Full Time AND/OR Part Time

　　Job Number

　　23-00380

　　Department

　　Public Health & Environment Dept

　　Opening Date

　　01/16/2024

　　Closing Date

　　2/4/2024 12:00 AM Central

　　Description

　　Benefits

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　　JOB SPECIFICS

　　Washington County is currently hiring for a Full Time/Part Time Licensed Practical Nurse to work in our Correctional Health Unit. There is a $3,000 hiring Incentive and a $2,500 Public Safety Retention Payment for this position (read details below).

　　Under direct supervision, assist the Registered Nurse – Correctional Health in the provision of nursing services by carrying out prescribed treatments including administering medications, injections, and/or immunizations and performing various diagnostic or preventive screening tests. Works collaboratively with the on-site healthcare team and correctional personnel to perform job specific functions unique to the correctional environment and inmate population; and to perform related duties as assigned.

　　Washington County Public Health & Environment values your experiences, perspectives, and unique identity. We are committed to building and sustaining an equitable and inclusive work environment and believe diversity benefits and enriches our programs, our staff and communities we serve.

　　Due to the conditions caused by the COVID pandemic and other societal factors, health care workers consistently express concern for their safety and well-being. Many of us assume that working in a correctional setting would be unsafe when compared to a traditional health care setting. However, because we have strict protocols in place as well as a collaborative and supportive relationship with our Correctional Officers, we have created a safe environment for our nurses as well as our external providers who also serve the health care need of inmates. We are proud of this accomplishment and consistently focus our efforts on important safety goals!

　　DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE (not required):

　　Prior work experience in hospital or correctional facility, skilled nursing facility, emergency room, urgent care, or primary care clinic. Public health nurse certification. HOURS / DAYS : Primarily evenings with weekend and holiday rotation, subject to change based on County needs.

　　Anticipated Hiring Rate: $26.72 - $31.56 Hourly

　　A $3,000 hiring incentive is available for this position. This incentive is paid out in two lump sums, minus any applicable taxes. This incentive will be paid out in two equal lump sums of $1,500 at the end of 3 months and 12 months upon successful completion of probationary period.

　　PUBLIC SAFETY RETENTION PAYMENTS: To be eligible for the $1,250 Public Safety retention payment, must be actively employed in the Correctional Health Unit for at least 6 months in 2024 and employed on November 24, 2024. To be eligible for another $1,250 Public Safety retention payment, must be employed in the Correctional Health Unit for a least 6 months in 2025 and employed on November 25, 2025.

　　GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Washington County offers a comprehensive benefits package including low cost medical and dental insurance, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, paid parental leave, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, post retirement health care savings plan, PERA Employer Public Retirement Association of Minnesota pension contributions, generous Paid time Off (PTO), and 11-12 paid holidays each year. (May vary upon contract)

　　SELECTION TECHNIQUE : Your training and experience will be rated based on the required application material submitted and the top-scoring candidates will be forwarded to the hiring department for further consideration.

　　JOB SUMMARY

　　Under direct supervision assist the Registered Nurse – Correctional Health in the provision of nursing services by carrying out prescribed treatments including administering medications, injections, and/or immunizations and performing various diagnostic or preventive screening tests. Works collaboratively with the on-site healthcare team and correctional personnel to perform job specific functions unique to the correctional environment and inmate population; and to perform related duties as assigned.

　　EMPLOYMENT CRITERIA

　　MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Completion of a practical nursing program approved by the Minnesota Board of Nursing.

　　Certifications/Licensure: Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Minnesota. Current CPR/BLS certification.

　　CORE COMPETENCIES, JOB SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED FOR SUCCESSFUL JOB PERFORMANCE:

　　Core Competencies (https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.co.washington.mn.us%2FDocumentCenter%2FView%2F5174%2FCore-Competencies%3FbidId%3D&wdOrigin=BROWSELINK) outline essential business and professional traits necessary to perform this job.

　　Promote a diverse, culturally competent, and respectful workplace;

　　Demonstrates knowledge of nursing practices, practice of triage, nursing assessment, skilled nursing tasks, use of diagnostic instruments and apply independent nursing judgment;

　　Demonstrates a strong ability to make accurate and safe assessments of medical situations;

　　Demonstrates skills in assessing and creating care plans for inmate health care needs;

　　Demonstrates efficiency using electronic medical records;

　　Demonstrates ability to use general office equipment and standard office software.

　　Demonstrates ability to work with physicians, correctional nursing staff members, representatives of other agencies and correctional facility personnel;

　　Demonstrates ability to act as part of a medical team; and

　　Demonstrates ability to handle difficult and behaviorally challenged persons and remain calm in tense or potentially threatening situations.

　　DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

　　Provide on-coming and off-going shift reports by performing emergency equipment checks and completing narcotic and sharp counts with the next shift.

　　Administer and/or distribute prescribed medications as directed. Report and address medication issues, to include non-compliance, missed doses, patient movement, and medications not received.

　　Provide direct care to patients according to treatment plans, such as but not limited to checking vital signs, monitoring blood glucose, dressing wounds, administering injections and oral medications, assisting with any activities of daily living as needed, and any other ordered treatments within scope of practice.

　　As directed, initiate and implement care plans, to provide the safest environment for those patients who are mentally ill.

　　Participate in daily healthcare unit functions not already described, such as preparing transfer summaries, collecting and processing sick call requests, packing discharge medications, and preparing for procedures.

　　Clean and disinfect medical equipment, order and receive medication and supplies, and stock cabinets for oncoming shift.

　　Assist with clerical duties, such as filing, data entry, appointment scheduling, faxing for records, preparing lists for patient sick calls, recording in patient charts, handling phone calls, providing basic clinic information over the phone, and completing medical records.

　　Collect (which includes venipuncture), prepare, and perform designated laboratory tests, such as, but not limited to blood tests, urinalysis, and other diagnostic tests as ordered.

　　Assist in the assessment of nursing needs of patients by collecting and recording data in order to identify problems, symptoms, and physical, behavioral and psychological changes.

　　Assist in educating patients and reinforce the instructions of nurses in use of medications and potential side effects, special diet considerations, brace and cast care, crutch walking, dressing changes, preventive health care and home safety.

　　Prepare written records and reports and update charts containing information on treatments and procedures administered to patients and observations regarding their condition.

　　Consult with interdisciplinary health care team to coordinate treatment efforts for individual care plans.

　　Recommend changes in patient care plans to nurses and physicians based on patient observation.

　　Facilitate the discharge process as directed.

　　Perform other duties as assigned.

　　ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14.

　　Washington County offers a comprehensive benefit package (https://web1.co.washington.mn.us/NeoGovNotices/SHR/2022/Employee_Benefits.pdf) including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance.

　　For a more detailed overview of our AFSCME exempt (salaried ) benefit package, click here (https://www.co.washington.mn.us/DocumentCenter/View/50324/AFSCME-Exempt-Benefit-Synopsis) .

　　For a more detailed overview of our AFSCME non-exempt (hourly) benefit package, click here (https://www.co.washington.mn.us/DocumentCenter/View/55122/AFSCME-Non-Exempt-Benefit-Synopsis) .

　　01

　　This position requires completion of a practical nursing program approved by the Minnesota Board of Nursing and a current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Minnesota. Please indicate below whether you possess these minimum qualifications:

　　Yes

　　No

　　02

　　Do you have a current CPR/BLS certification?

　　Yes

　　No

　　03

　　If you answered "Yes" to the above questions, you must provide a brief summary of your certifications and how you meet the minimum qualifications. (If you answered "No" to the above question, enter "NA" in the text box.)

　　04

　　Do you have prior work experience in hospital or correctional facility, skilled nursing facility, emergency room, urgent care, or primary care clinic?

　　Yes

　　No

　　05

　　If you answered "Yes" to the above question, you must provide a brief summary of your experience and the name of the employer(s) where you gained that experience. (If you answered "No" to the above question, enter "NA" in the text box.)

　　06

　　Do you have a Public Health Nurse Certification?

　　Yes

　　No

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　　Agency

　　Washington County (MN)

　　Address

　　14949 62nd Street North Stillwater, Minnesota, 55082

　　Phone

　　651-430-6081

　　Website

　　http://www.co.washington.mn.us

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