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Amergis LPN/LVN Corrections in Ina, Illinois
Amergis Staffing is seeking a a Licensed Professional Nurse (LPN) to provide correctional services in the state of Illinois. We have opportunities at various locations in the state and travel packages are available to those who qualify!
Amergis offers:
· Weekly Pay
· BCBS health benefits eligibility
· Perkspot Employee Discount Program
· Direct point of contact with Amergis representative to support you throughout your assignment and beyond!
Responsibilities:
Utilizes the nursing process to plan, implement, treat and evaluate the patient/inmate
Integrates and implements referrals of inmates to the staff physician, nurse practitioner, dentist, mental health professional
Looks for signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psychosocial changes in the patient’s condition and reports to RN
Documents the patient’s plan of care using identified nursing diagnoses, expected patient outcomes, and selected nursing interventions
Monitors consistency between patient plan of care and actions of medical staff
Collaborates with RN regarding the plan of care according to evaluation, changes in medical plan of care, and effective/ineffective nursing interventions
Documents patient’s response to nursing and other interventions
Uses clinical judgment in evaluation and responding to emergency medical situations involving inmates or staff
Monitors the safety and effectiveness of the environment and equipment
Participates in infection control activities in accordance with department and as directed by Infection Control Coordinator
Participates in the orientation and continuing education of staff
Participates in the Health Quality Improvement Program
Supports professional practice by observing the following: Uses knowledge in accordance with 1) the Nurse Practice Act; 2) Standards of Nursing Practice; 3) Standards of Patient Care; 4) The Joint Commission, state and local laws; 5) Patient’s Bill of Rights; and 6) Amergis Healthcare, nursing and client policies
Performs other duties as assigned/necessary
Qualifications:
One year of experience as an LPN
Active Illinois state license
Must be COVID vaccinated
If you are interested in hearing more about this position please apply to this posting and one of our recruiters will be happy to reach out to you!
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) savings plan
Awards and recognition programs
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, 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.
Amergis 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.
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