Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs,) at the Wayne County Juvenile Detention Facility, are responsible for providing medical and psychiatric nursing care to the youth/resident population. Assigned functions consist of but not limited to rendering first aid, performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation as needed; administering medication (oral/injectables) while monitoring and reporting adverse reactions is another important aspect of care delivery. Also, LPNs must demonstrate proficiency in practical youth care, such as taking/recording vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiratory rate), and phlebotomy. LPNs primary function is to administer medications. While receiving guidance from the RN Charge Nurse or nursing administration, LPNs are expected to perform procedures only as outlined within their scope of practice, adherence to nursing code of ethics, Nurse Practice Act, Civil Service Rules, and Wayne County policy and procedures is expected.

• Required Tasks
  • Conduct medical and observational rounds on youth/resident living units.
  • Dispense Oral and injectable medications, document procedure in youth/resident medical record
  • Demonstrate knowledge in pharmacology mechanism of action indications, dosage, adverse reactions, interactions and display/perform suitable nursing judgement; ensuring to report any youth/resident abnormalities to the appropriate discipline in a timely manner.
  • Demonstrate knowledge in signs, symptoms and treatment of addiction (alcohol, opiates, etc.), preventing further adverse reactions; by performing basic first aid, emergency care, and provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation when needed.
  • Demonstrate knowledge in medical/surgical nursing skills (diabetics, renal care, cardiac care, communicable diseases, obstetrical nursing skills. etc.). Possesses knowledge of health promotion, disease prevention, and health maintenance.
  • Apply dressings, obtain vital signs, perform phlebotomies, and decubitus care.
  • Maintain confidentiality regarding youth/resident medical/psychiatric care, adhering HIPAA guidelines.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of Wayne County Juvenile Detention Facility policies and procedures involving medical and psychiatric treatment of youth/residents housed in the Wayne County Detention Facility.
  • Perform procedures only as outlined within their scope of practice while adhering to nursing standards, Nurse Practice Act, Nursing Code of Ethics, Civil Service Rules including union contract language.
• Education Requirements
  • A graduate of an accredited school of nursing OR Nursing Diploma.
  • Licensed by State of Michigan LARA- Nursing Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
  • BLS/CPR Certification required.
• Experience Requirements
  • 1 year of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse
  • Preferred: previous experience in corrections or behavioral health
• Special Conditions:
  • Candidates must receive clearance from Child Welfare Licensing/Child Protective Services to work in a childcaring institution. Candidates that have lived outside of the State of Michigan must provide clearance from that State.