Correctional LPN: Impactful Care on 12-Hour Shifts

Thrive Medical Services LLC; Tucumcari (NM); Vor Ort; USD 33.062 - 44.083; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive hourly pay

Stable scheduling with 12-hour shifts

Supportive leadership and clinical ov​

Meaningful work serving an underserved

Zusammenfassung

Thrive Medical Services, LLC is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide skilled nursing care in a correctional setting under supervision. You will implement care plans, administer medications, monitor patients, and educate on adherence and chronic disease self-management.

This role involves one-on-one patient education, assisting with intake, responding to emergencies, and supervising CMAs where permitted, with emphasis on documentation and infection control.

Qualifikationen

• Active Licensed Practical Nurse license in the State of New Mexico.
• CPR/BLS certification required.
• Correctional or institutional healthcare experience preferred.

Aufgaben

• Administer routine and complex medications, including controlled substances and injections, in accordance with orders and facility policy.
• Conduct focused nursing assessments (e.g., wound evaluation, lung sounds, post-procedure checks) and report findings to the RN or Physician.
• Perform wound care, dressing changes, suture removal, and post-surgical follow-up within housing units.
• Provide one-on-one patient education regarding medication adherence, hygiene, and chronic disease self-management
• Assist with sick call and intake processes by collecting clinical data for RN evaluation.
• Respond to medical emergencies and assist with stabilization efforts
• Provide direct supervision of CMAs, where permitted, to support medication administration and clinical tasks
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the medical record
• Participate in infection control practices, CQI activities, and required trainings

Kenntnisse

CPR/BLS certification

Jobbeschreibung

Thrive Medical Services, LLC is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide skilled nursing care in a correctional setting under supervision. You will implement care plans, administer medications, monitor patients, and educate on adherence and chronic disease self-management.

This role involves one-on-one patient education, assisting with intake, responding to emergencies, and supervising CMAs where permitted, with emphasis on documentation and infection control.