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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
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POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING |
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Position Number: 00192213 |
Description Activated On: 6/25/2024 9:29:59 AM |
Position Purpose: Describe the primary purpose of this position and how it contributes to the organization’s objectives. Example: Provides clerical and office support within the Division to ensure its operations are conducted efficiently and effectively. This position implements nursing care plans and treatment services to individuals with mental or physical injury or illness, dysfunctional behavior and/or a development disability at State Correctional Institution (SCI) Benner Township. |
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Description of Duties: Describe in detail the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Descriptions should include the major end result of the task. Example: Types correspondence, reports, and other various documents from handwritten drafts for review and signature of the supervisor. 80% - Implements nursing care plans as assigned and directed by the Registered Nurse or Physician by checking vital signs, administering medications, performing treatments, utilizing restorative techniques and activities of daily living, and reinforcing education in order to ensure quality service is provided. Identifies inmates’ needs by appropriate observations and reports physical and emotional behavior of inmates. Assists in preparing medical incident reports on injuries or sudden illnesses of inmates. Prepares and administers medications ordered by physician under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Physician and records the administration of medications and treatments. Administers oral, intramuscular and subcutaneous, and IV therapy functions (if education and training requirements have been met) and only under supervision as required, to inmates under the direction of a clinician’s order and in accordance with functions as defined in State law/code and established agency/institution policies and procedures. Administers treatments, immunizations, tuberculin and other testing and screenings. Performs direct care, or assists ambulatory, non-ambulatory, handicapped inmates with activities of daily living and hygiene to ensure basic physical care needs are met. Provides health counseling and routine education to patients. Responds to emergencies and administers first aid, CPR or AED when appropriate medical conditions are present. Adheres to all infection control and quality improvement procedures and requirements. 5% - Receives and provides assignment reports to ensure continuity of patient care and dissemination of all information. Communicates necessary information to Shift Commander, custody staff, and Corrections Health Care Administrator in the event of medical emergencies or situations that arise which affect the normal operations of the department. Records, retrieves, and files information in the electronic health record. Reviews medical records and prepares reports for inmate transfer or release. Ensures timely completion and submission of daily and monthly written reports, as requested or assigned in order to meet expected deadlines. Maintains records of all controlled substances and narcotics. 5% - Sterilizes supplies and instruments using chemical and steam methods. Inventories supplies and equipment and maintains adequate stock of all treatment areas. 5% - Maintains job skills by attendance at mandatory in-service, out-service and meetings. 5% - Performs other related duties as required **The above percentages may vary based on work assignment and facility location** ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 1. Exercise therapeutic care, custody, and control over inmates 2. Effectively communicate verbally and in writing 3. Reach, bend, stoop, pull, push, kneel, lift, climb, and grasp 4. Use and maintain various equipment and tools of the nursing profession 5. Operate basic office equipment 6. Maintain regular and reliable attendance 7. Establish and maintain effective working relationships 8. Maintain an active license to practice as an LPN issued by the PA State Board of Nursing 9. Visually observe inmates’ activities 10. Be mobile over all types of physical surfaces and levels 11. Hear and identify sounds (voices, whistle, buzzer, lock release, scuffling, sudden quiet) 12. Attend and participate in all mandatory training and/or testing 13. Work overtime in compliance with provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement 14. Travel as required |
Decision Making: Describe the types of decisions made by the incumbent of this position and the types of decisions referred to others. Identify the problems or issues that can be resolved at the level of this position, versus those that must be referred to the supervisor. Example: In response to a customer inquiry, this work involves researching the status of an activity and preparing a formal response for the supervisor’s signature. Identifies abnormalities in physical conditions and/or sub-optimal response to existing treatment plans. Observations are reported to the Registered Nurse, Physician, Physician Assistant, Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner, Dentist, or Psychiatrist for review and direction. Supervision is received from a Registered Nurse or Registered Nurse Supervisor who reviews the work in progress, through reports, and observations. |
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Requirements Profile: Identify any specific experience or requirements, such as a licensure, registration, or certification, which may be necessary to perform the functions of the position. Position-specific requirements should be consistent with a Special Requirement or other criteria identified in the classification specification covering this position. Example: Experience using Java; Professional Engineer License Experience: Licenses, registrations, or certifications: 1. Practical Nurse 2. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate 3. N/A 4. 5. 6. |
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Essential Functions: Provide a list of essential functions for this position. Example: Transports boxes weighing up to 60 pounds.
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