Licensed Practical Nurse

Cass County is seeking a full time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to work in the Cass County Jail.

Annual Salary: $53,966

Position Description:

Essential Functions:

• Work closely with correctional staff to provide continuity of care for patients
• Contact practitioner to obtain orders
• Administer prescribed medications, treatments and other tasks as ordered by the practitioner
• Provide emergency first aid care, when appropriate
• Check and record vital signs, blood glucose checks, weight, and other diagnostic tests on-site, when appropriate
• Triage officer intake screenings for necessity and priority at sick call
• Report reactions to treatments and medications, as well as changes in the patients emotional or physical condition
• Assist in education on topics such as correctional facilities policies and discharge plann...