Licensed Practical Nurse, Health Services Technician (pendleton)

Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution

Pendleton, US
Base: $4,558 - $5,995; bonus/equity: not specified...
On-site
Wound care and aseptic conditions
Recognize disease signs and symptoms
Administer medications and monitor effects
The Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for their Health Services Technician role in Pendleton, Oregon. The position entails providing clinical care and emergency treatment to inmates under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, with a focus on patient assessment, medication administration, and documentation

Job Summary

  • The Health Services Technician provides clinical, emergency care, and treatment to inmates in a correctional institution performing nursing functions under the supervision and written direction of a Registered Nurse (RN).
  • This position may be eligible for Police & Fire (P&F) benefits through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), as defined by statute.
  • The State of Oregon provides a generous benefit package, which includes family health, vision, and dental insurance, vacation, sick leave, and 11 paid holidays.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

The Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for their Health Services Technician role in Pendleton, Oregon. The position entails providing clinical care and emergency treatment to inmates under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, with a focus on patient assessment, medication administration, and documentation.

Salary

Base: $4,558 - $5,995; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Full benefits package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • wound care and aseptic conditions
  • recognize disease signs and symptoms
  • administer medications and monitor effects
  • provide first aid and CPR
  • phlebotomy and EKG procedures
  • assess emergency severity and triage
  • develop emergency treatment plans
  • delegate non-nursing duties
  • prepare accurate patient documentation
  • monitor patient condition and vital signs
  • teach medical issues to inmates
  • apply patient rights and confidentiality statutes
  • respond to combative or hostile patients
  • work with diverse professional staff
  • use proper body mechanics for patient care

Nice-to-have

  • assist with writing nursing policies
  • work effectively with paraprofessional staff

Key Requirements

  • Two (2) years of experience in patient care
  • Oregon Licensed Practical Nurse certification
  • Valid First Aid and CPR Card
  • Valid driver's license

Work Rights

Not specified

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