Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (PAGNY), Correctional Health Services

Licensed Practical Nurse, Correctional Health Services

Overview :

Employed by PAGNY for The Division of Correctional Health Services (CHS) of New York City Health + Hospitals (H+H) is responsible for the delivery of medical care, mental health care, and discharge planning in the jail system.

Approximately 25% of new admissions per year to the NYC jail system will receive care on the mental health service. This service strives to provide safe, holistic and evidence-based therapeutic interventions for the diverse range of mental health issues that face the population, from serious mental illness to the natural struggles that accompany incarceration.

The service provides some of the most comprehensive and unique treatment modalities in the country, including specialty housing units for individuals with serious mental illness, a 24-hour on-call psychiatric service, robust creative arts programming, a strong DBT training program, clinics in each of the facilities, substance use treatment, integrated re- entry services, and relationships with multiple training institutions throughout the city.

Responsibilities :

Schedule : 5 days per week including alternate weekends (NIC)

• Provides basic bedside care
• Maintains comfortable, orderly, safe and clean environment for patients
• Measures & records patients vital signs (such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration)
• Assists with bathing, dressing and personal hygiene of patient
• Prepares and gives injections and enemas
• Monitors catheters
• Records food / fluid input / output
• Dresses wounds
• Assists with bed positioning, standing and walking of patients,
• Collects samples of blood and / or urine for testing
• Performs routine laboratory tests as directed by supervisor
• Prepares and administers (orally, subcutaneously, through an IV) and records prescribed medications.
• Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications by a LPN.
• Assists in relevant health teaching for patient
• Records all care information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms / templates
• Performs other position related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting

Depending on setting may also :

• Start intravenous fluids
• Direct care provided by nursing aides
• Floats among various clinical services, where qualified

Other responsibilities

• Upholds HIPAA regulations
• Punctual and dependent for assigned / confirmed shifts

Human Relation Skills :

• Assist other employees where needed.
• Is responsible and cooperative with supervisor, fellow associates, patients, visitors, and Department of Correction personnel.
• Maintains friendly working atmosphere.
• Maintains professional attitude.
• Maintains professional appearance and adheres to uniform policy of the Department of Nursing.
• Accepts constructive criticism as evidenced by appropriate changes in behavior.
• Utilizes established channels of communication.
• Recognizes, accepts, and respects people as individuals.
• Recognizes limitation and seeks assistance appropriately.
• Meet standards for attendance as per policy.

Qualifications :

• Graduate of an accredited LPN program
• Current LPN license, in good standing with the state licensing board
• Minimum of one year LPN experience preferred
• Required credentials current on file

Exceptional Benefits include :

• Competitive compensation package
• 10% 401K company contribution after one year of service, with 3% company contribution starting day one
• Choice of a three tiered, starting at FREE medical plans starting day one
• Excellent dental insurance including orthodontics coverage starting day one
• Generous paid time off program
• Commuter benefits
• Hiring Salary : $65,052 - $69,693 annually

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Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is one of the largest multi-disciplinary groups in the country whose main purpose is to nurture and embolden the healthcare providers who take care of the most fragile and vulnerable patients in New York City.

PAGNY is comprised of over 4,000 physicians and healthcare professionals who provide services to NYC Health + Hospitals (H+H) , the largest public health system in the United States.

Our practitioners are highly skilled professionals with outstanding credentials who deliver the highest level of quality healthcare to patients throughout New York City.

PAGNY has a strong commitment to the principles of diversity and, in that spirit, actively encourages applications from groups underrepresented in healthcare.

Equal Opportunity Employer M / F / D / V