Licensed Practical Nurse

National Commission on Correctional Health Care; Brighton (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

National Commission on Correctional Health Care seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse/ Vocational Nurse to support inmate care. Under RN supervision, you will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care steps.

You will help teach inmates and ensure safety and quality of care in the unit. Responsibilities include medication administration (including IV if certified), assisting in procedures, EKGs, specimen collection, and charting with SOAP notes.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited LPN/LVN program.
• Maintain current LPN/LVN licensure in the state of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in assessment of inmates' physical, psychological, and social needs under RN supervision.
• Administer medications and IV therapy where certified, using approved routes.
• Support providers in evaluations and minor procedures; document with SOAP notes.
• Obtain specimens, perform EKGs, and manage controlled substances per policy.
• Triaging healthcare requests and implementing nutrition/diet plans as ordered.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Medication administration

EKG

Inmate care

Clinical documentation

Education

LPN/LVN diploma

Job description

Location: Brighton, CO

Schedule: Both day and night shifts available, with weekend & night shift differentials

Position Overview

A Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse is responsible for assisting in the delivery of inmate care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Under the supervision of the RN(s), directs and guides inmate teaching and activities that commensurate with his/her education and demonstrated competencies.

Essential Job Duties

• Under supervision of a Registered Nurse, assists in the assessment of the physical, psychological, and social dimensions of inmates in the Health Care Unit and, as necessary, in the housing units
• Assists in planning and implementing individual treatment programs, using available knowledge, diagnostic tests, resources, and consults with RNs and other staff as appropriate while applying knowledge and resources in planning care and inmate teaching
• Administers medications according to proper techniques and procedures, including IV therapy (when certified), and all other approved routes of administration
• Assists the provider in evaluations, medical procedures, and minor surgical procedures as necessary, using SOAP form of charting
• Obtains body fluid specimens and performs EKGs using proper techniques and procedures
• Maintains and documents controlled substances and medical equipment
• Intervenes in a variety of situations with proper safety techniques, procedures, and standard precautions
• Implements nutrition and therapeutic diet plans through proper techniques and procedures as ordered by provider
• Triaging and assessing healthcare requests

Requirements

Minimum Education/Experience Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited LPN/LVN program
• Have and maintain current licensure as a LPN/LVN within the state of employment