NY1504047
Licensed Practical Nurse. Part-time for the Herkimer County Sheriff's Office at the Herkimer County Correctional Facility.

Pay: $25.65/hour.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

The work involves the routine care of Incarcerated Individuals in accordance with a detailed and well-defined patient care plan under direct supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse. Assignments concerning Incarcerated Individual care are given specifically with limited leeway allowed for exercise of independent judgement. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

• Preparing and applying simple dressings and administering certain medications in accordance with established policy;
• Assists in the implementation of the nursing care plan;
• Collects specimens and assists in carrying out diagnostic procedures under supervision;
• Assists in the admission and discharge of Incarcerated Individuals;
• Cares for equipment used in the care of Incarcerated Individuals.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Working knowledge of nursing techniques and their relation to medical and surgical practices; working knowledge of medical sanitation and hygiene; ability to carry out therapeutic treatments prescribed; ability to understand and carry out exactly detailed oral and written instructions; ability to keep records and make reports; ability to get along well with others; cheerfulness; good moral character; patience; emotional stability; physical condition commensurate with demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Completion of a course of study approved by the State Education Department as qualifying for Licensed Practical Nurse.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Eligibility for a license issued by the State of New York to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Possession of license at time of appointment.

TO APPLY: Contact Scott Leskovar, Undersheriff, by email at sleskovar@herkimercounty.org or by mail at Herkimer County Sheriff's Department,320 N. Main Street, Ste. 2900, Herkimer, NY 13350, For more information call 315-867-1289.