New LPN corrections openings - Clayton, MOnnStart date: ASAPnn13-week contractnn36 hours per weeknnNight shiftnnEOW requirednnThe Corrections Licensed Practical Nurse works in close andimmediate contact with adults and children in custody on a daily basisproviding general and emergency nursing care in the Medical and Ambulatorysection of the Corrections Facility while maintaining facility securitystandards.nnEssential Duties and Responsibilities:nnUtilizes the nursing process to plan, implement, treat andevaluate the patient/inmatennIntegrates and implements referrals of inmates to the staffphysician, nurse practitioner, dentist, mental health professionalnnLooks for signs and symptoms indicating physiologic andpsychosocial changes in the patient’s condition and reports to RN and/orphysiciannnCollaborates with RN regarding the plan of care according toevaluation, changes in medical plan of care, and effective/ineffective nursinginterventionsnnDocuments patient’s response to nursing and otherinterventionsnnMonitors the safety and effectiveness of the environment andequipmentnnParticipates in infection control activities as directed byInfection Control Coordinator and/or nursing supervisornnParticipates in the orientation and continuing education ofstaff as applicablennParticipates in the Health Quality Improvement Program asapplicablennAdheres to all facility policy and procedurennFollow security guidelines and protocol on tools/sharpscounts and ingress/egress policies at all timesnnPerforms other duties as assigned/necessarynnMinimum Requirements:nnPossesses a current Practical Nursing License in theapplicable statennMinimum of one year experience in Corrections preferrednnComplies with all relevant professional standards ofpracticennParticipation and completion of Amergis' Competency programwhen applicablennCurrent CPR if applicablennTB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicablennCurrent Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)nnMust meet all federal, state and local requirementsnnSuccessful completion of new hire training as applicable tojob sitennUnderstand patient confidentiality and HIPAArequirementsnnAbility to effectively elicit/provide information to andfrom appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors,co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in theEnglish language is requirednnComputer proficiency requirednnMust be at least 18 years of agennBenefitsnnAt Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:nnCompetitive pay & weekly paychecksnnHealth, dental, vision, and life insurancenn401(k) savings plannnAwards and recognition programsnn*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.nnAbout AmergisnnAmergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.nnAmergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.