POSITION SUMMARY
The LPN, under general supervision of the provider, RN, and medical administrator, will collaborate with
medical team to provide essential medical care to the inmates of the Spartanburg County Detention Facility.
The LPN will have extensive knowledge of a variety of illnesses and injuries as well as a compassionate and
hard-working attitude.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Complete intake health appraisals.
Perform vital sign checks.
Document health history.
Implement nursing interventions and tasks
Assist in the evaluation of responses to interventions
Administer injections, immunizations and medications.
Receive verbal/written orders from providers.
Conduct sick call with patients related to requests for medical attention.
Document patient contacts/encounters and update patient information in an electronic medical record.
Schedule specialty provider appointments as ordered by facility providers.
Assist with performing patient medical checks to identify needs or concerns.
Collect specimens for lab work.
Provide wound care.
Conduct blood sugar and blood pressure checks.
Attend emergency medical situations and assist patients until EMS arrives if necessary
Request and review medical records from outside providers.
Answer phone calls.
Assist family members, outside medical providers, other law enforcement agencies, etc. with
appropriate HIPAA compliant patient information.
