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LPN / LVN - Correctional

LPN / LVN - Correctional

This checklist was electronically signed on September 12, 2026

Instructions: This checklist is meant to serve as a general guideline for our client facilities as to the level of your skills within your nursing specialty. Please use the scale below to describe your experience/expertise in each area listed below.

Proficiency Scale:

1 = No Experience

2 = Need Training

3 = Able to perform with supervision

4 = Able to perform independently

PATIENT RIGHTS

Communicate and obtain information while respecting patient rights, privacy, and confidentiality of information under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).
Involve the patient and family and respect their role in determining the nature of care provided, including advance directives.
Meet patients’ and families' communication needs, including interpreter services.
Provide accurate information to patients and families on time.

COMMUNICATION

Communicate with patients and their companions in a courteous manner
Understand the chain of communication, who to contact, and when
Listen actively to patient concerns and address them appropriately.
Cultural Sensitivity and Language Skills

NEUROLOGY

Seizure Precautions
Assist with Lumbar Puncture

CARE OF PSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS

Suicide Risk Assessment
Schizophrenia
Paranoid Psychotic Disorder
Catatonic Psychotic Disorder
Hallucinations
Bipolar Disorder
Depression
Suicidal Ideation/Attempts
Delusional Disorders
Anxiety Disorders
Panic Attacks
Phobias
Obsessive/Compulsive Disorder
Dissociative Identity Disorder
Cluster A – Paranoid/Schizoid
Cluster B – Antisocial/Borderline
Cluster C – Anxious/Fearful
Delirium
Dementia
Alzheimer’s (Demetia)
Amnestic Disorders
Anorexia Nervosa
Obesity
Alcohol-Related Disorders
Sexual Disorders
Sexual Abuse/Assault
Survivor of Abuse/Violence
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Somatoform Disorders (Pain, Etc.)
Developmental Disabilities
ADHD

RESPIRATORY

Establish Airway
Assist with Intubation (ETT)
Ventilate with Ambu-Bag
Suctioning
Incentive Spirometry
Oxygen Tanks
Nasal Cannula
Face Masks
Assessment of Breath Sounds
Ambuing techniques

CARDIAC

Cardiac Assessment Vital Signs
Perform 12-lead EKG
Assist with Code
Defibrillation/Cardioversion
Cardiac Arrest/CPR

GASTROINTESTINAL

Assess Bowel Sounds
Assess GI Distress/Bleeding
Insertion/Monitoring NG Tube
Tube Feedings via Flexible Tubes
Care of Patient with Abdominal Wounds
Care of Patient with Drains

GENITOURINARY

Straight/Foley Catheter: Female
Straight/Foley Catheter: Male
Obtain/Instruct Clean Catch Urine

INTERVENTION/THERAPIES

Crisis Intervention
Therapeutic Communication
Therapeutic Milieu
Education or Vocational Training
Drug & Alcohol Education
ElectroConvulsive Therapy
Crisis Management: Homicide
Crisis Management: Violent Individual
Crisis Management: Suicide

BASIC NURSING CARE

Pulse Oximetry
Urine Dipstick
Blood Glucose Monitoring
Assist with Basic Treatment Procedures
Wound Care/Wound Debridement
Dressing Changes
Wound Drains (JP/Hemovac)
Positioning/Transferring
Universal Precautions
CDC (Center for Disease Control) Guidelines
Isolation Techniques
Wrist Restraints
Full Restraints
Ambulatory Cuffs
Alarm Systems

GENERAL NURSING

Electronic Vital Signs monitoring: TPR, BP
Manual Blood Pressure
Height and weight
Correctional Health Admissions
Assist with Routine Health Services
Assist with First Aide
Initiates Emergency Procedures
Discharge Physicals/Inmates
Supervise Unlicensed Personnel
Dental Assessment
Ear Assessment
Labor, Delivery, and Fetal Heart Tones
Phlebotomy

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

Documentation
Maintain Clinic Flow
Order Supplies/Equipment
Assemble Medical Record
Maintain Medical Record
Manage Provider Orders
Schedule Appointments
Maintains Unit Logs/Records
Multi-Disciplinary
Multi-Disciplinary Planning
OSHA Guidelines
Inmate/Patient Education

MEDICATION

Antianginal
Antiarrhythmic Drugs
Anticholinergic
Anticoagulants/Thrombolytics
Antidiabetic Drugs
Antihyperlipidemic Drugs
Antihypertensive
Anti-Infectives
Anti-Inflammatory/Analgesic Drugs
CNS Stimulants
Diuretics
Electrolyte Therapy
Gastrointestinal Drugs
Hormones
Immunosuppressants
Mental Health Medications
Muscle Relaxants
Narcotics/Opioids
Neurocognitive Drugs
Neuromuscular Blocking Agent
Ophthalmic
Pulmonary Drugs
Steroids
Vaccines

AUTOMATED MEDICATION DISPENSING SYSTEMS

Accudose
Metro
Omnicell
Promanager Rx
Pyxis
eMAR

ELECTRONIC DOCUMENTATION

Allscripts
Care360
Cerner (Oracle)
CPSI
eCLinicalWorks
Eclipsys
EPIC
MACLAB
McKesson/Paragon
Meditech
PACS
Quadramed
Soarian

AGE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

Newborn/Neonate (birth to 30 days)
Infant (31 days to 12 months)
Toddler (1-3 years)
Preschooler (3-5 years)
School age children (5-12 years)
Adolescents (12-18 years)
Young adults (18- 39 years)
Middle adults (39- 64 years)
Older adults (64-79 years)
Elderly adults (80+ years)