About CBH Medical

CBH Medical is a visibly different correctional healthcare experience, delivering flexibility, transparency, improved patient health, reporting, and oversight by a leadership team with decades of correctional experience. Founded in 2015, we have proven experience in the successful administration of an effective correctional healthcare service program at several correctional facilities. We take great pride in our medical staff and strive to provide compassionate, comprehensive and effective medical care to all of our patients. CBH Medical provides the highest level possible of customer service, medical experience, and commitment to health and wellness to all our patients. Our best practices enhance performance and focus intensely on each facility’s critical needs.

About the role

CBH Medical of VA is looking for highly qualified LPN's to provide direct patient care for incarcerated individuals at the Amherst Adult Detention Center.

What you'll do

Provide direct patient care
Assist patients with ADLs as needed
Accurately collect data pertinent to health of inmate including lab specimens, etc. Administer PPD prior to inmate receiving a complete physical examination by the facility’s qualified health professional
Support patient sick call within the limits of licensure. Record history, vital signs and gathers other appropriate data for utilization during physician’s sick call. Treat inmates with problems according to established policies and procedures and refer other medical problems to the appropriate clinician
Assist clinician with sick call or minor surgical procedures
Ensure physician/nursing orders are implemented. Use problem-oriented medical records system to chart using SOAP format
Assist with rounds in the infirmary (where appropriate), a minimum of once per shift and record nurse’s notes on all inmates. Identify symptoms, reactions and progress of patients on a periodic basis, chart and report problems to supervisor
Administer medications, including injections
Ensure prescribed medications are administered as ordered
Apply knowledge of drugs and therapeutics in dispensing medications
Maintain security while dispensing medications and be continually cognizant of the potential hazard of drug hoarding and trafficking among inmates
Accurately document all medications on the Medication Administration Record (MAR), including patient declines or patients off the housing unit at the time of the medication pass
Update the MAR as needed
Accurately review MARs at each medication pass, identify medications that require reorders or renewals, and that administered medications are signed for immediately
Assure medications are ordered correctly
Maintain neatness of the medication cart, medication room and other work areas, stocks as needed. Ensure that the medication cart is ready for subsequent medication passes
Maintain accountability for narcotic medications
Maintain accountability, destroy and properly dispose of all needles and syringes
Be knowledgeable of infection control guidelines and use good universal technique
Implement procedures for patient transfers to medical facilities, outside health providers, or transfer within the correctional system
Prepare regularly scheduled reports and special reports as necessary
Participate in in-service education, obtaining at least 12 hours annually
Encourages, participates, and supports safety program components including development, education, training, and communications regarding mandatory OSHA trainings and employee health and safety programs
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Graduate from a national or state approved school of vocational nursing.
Currently licensed to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in defined state
Demonstrate the knowledge and ability to apply principles of nursing care
Recognition of signs and symptoms of mental illness, retardation, emotional disturbance, or chemical dependency
Demonstrate the ability to draw blood and administer PPD tests
Job Type

Full-Time: Night Shift (5:00pm - 5:00am)

Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Experience:
Patient care: 2 years (Preferred)
Medication administration: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
LPN (Required)
BLS Certification (Required)